Things You'll Only See In Russia

They Love Vodka

The love of Vodka isn't just a Russian stereotype. Sure, they love all alcohol, but vodka is a true Russian past time. Each year, especially around the holidays, the average Russian will spend $400 on vodka alone. With this statistic also comes an alcoholism problem that plagues Russians. Nearly 23,000 people die per year due to alcohol poisoning. 

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