Vodka in Russia isn’t just an alcoholic beverage but a part of the culture. In popular foreign movies you are likely to see two brutal men saying ‘na zdorovye’ and getting trashed. But is this really the way vodka works? Russian vodka offers various ways of consumption: from the simplicity of primitive drinking to imperial rituals which include beautiful tableware and exquisite appetizers. The famous ‘na zdorovye’ toast is a nonexistent Hollywood myth! Our guests will uncover what the real toast ‘ZA zdorovye’ really means… In this episode Eliss Roxx will join the vodka ceremony out of professional interest for the first time in her life. Join us and learn how to drink like a Russian).

0:00 Why you can’t drink vodka alone
1:52 The most important toast
2:42 Expensive way of drinking vodka
4:10 The best foods to pair with vodka
5:58 Eliss Roxx tries her first vodka. Drink up and sing along.
7:00 Water is less natural than vodka. True or false?
7:57 From Russia with love
8:46 What would you like to know about Russia?

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