Russian Men Drink Themselves To The Grave

Nearly half of Russia’s working-age men who die are drinking themselves to the grave with almost anything they can get their hands on.

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• Posted in: Russia, Alcoholism, Health
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Cognac Sales to Russia Have Been Multiplied by Seven in Seven Years

The Cognac industry of southwest France yesterday reported record exports, thanks to an explosion of sales to Russia and China.

Popularity: 9% [?]

• Posted in: Russia, China, Business & Finance, France, Alcoholism, Food & Drink
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Russian Priest Killed in Arson Attack

A priest and his family were killed on the weekend in an arson attack on their home in a Central Russian region.

Popularity: 17% [?]

• Posted in: Russia, Religion, Vodka, Orthodox Church, Alcoholism, Fire, Health, Arson
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17.000 Russians Died From Bootleg Alcohol in 2006

For the period from January to September 2006 about 17.000 people died from bootleg alcohol poisoning, according to the official statement of State Duma Speaker Boris Gryzlov.

Alcohol poisoning cases are regularly reported in regions throughout Russia. Bootleg alcohol poisoning claims thousands of lives in Russia every year and the year of 2006 is no exception.

After a number of cases in which vodka bottles contained detergents and other hazardousl chemicals Russia’s consumer rights watchdog launched investigations into cases of mass alcohol poisoning.

Boris Gryzlov spoke for a state monopoly on alcohol sale. “It’s time to raise the issue of a state monopoly on alcohol sales,” he said.

Popularity: 11% [?]

• Posted in: Russia, Vodka, Alcoholism
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