5 Myths about Russians and Vodka

On October 10th, 2013, Russian vodka celebrated 500th anniversary! In the year 1503, monks from one of the Kremlin monasteries created the first Russian vodka in history. The first vodka was used as an antiseptic and it was called "vodovka". 

In the five hundred years of vodka in Russia, it has become the traditional drink of Russians and it is not surprising that Russians are always associated with it. We have listed the top five myths about Russians and vodka!

Myth 1: Vodka is how foreigners figure that people are Russian. Of course, with a shot of vodka, there are usually pickles and each shot must be completed. :)

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Myth 2: There is an opinion that Russian kids from their youngest years can drink vodka.  :)

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Myth 3: There are even cartoons about vodka. :)

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Myth 4: Vodka in Russia can be combined with anything! Even sports! :)

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Myth 5: Some people think that Russians can drink vodka anytime, anywhere! :)