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Russian Miscellany Project

Explore the rich history and cultural significance of Russian vodka through its labels, literature, and national pride. From iconic brands like "Jewel of Russia" and "Russian Standard" to literary references by Tolstaya and Doylatov, delve into the world of Russian vodka. Discover how vodka has become an integral part of Russian culture and pop culture references.

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Russian Miscellany Project

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  1. Russian Miscellany Project Images of Vodka

  2. Russian Vodka Labels “Jewel of Russia”

  3. Russian Vodka Labels“Vodka Russia”

  4. Russian Vodka Ads As National Pride“Russian Standard”and“Stolichnaya”

  5. Russian Vodka Ads As National Pride“Stolichnaya”

  6. Russian Vodka as National Pride“Stolichnaya” VS.

  7. Russian Vodka in Pop Culture “Robot and Vodka” from www.ronl.org blog website Absolut Vodka– Andy Warhol

  8. Vodka in Russian Literature and Culture • Joke: This is Armenian Radio; our listeners asked us: “What to do if vodka interferes with the job?” We’re answering: “Get off the job” • Proverb: “The first strikes like a stake, the second dives like a falcon, and the rest flutter around like tiny birds” –Tatyana Tolstaya (talking about an old proverb describing drinking jiggers of vodka in her book Pushkin’s Children: Writings on Russia and Russians • Passage: “I drank and poured again. And at that very instant I felt as though I’d fallen through something. Suddenly I felt as though I were on the bottom of an aquarium. Everything swayed, swam away, there were glittering patches of light. And then everything disappeared.” –Sergei Doylatov (The Compromise) • Quote: “Is the vodka?” Margarita asked weakly. The cat jumped up from its chair in indignation. “Excuse me majesty,” he squeaked, “do you think I would give vodka to a lady? That is pure spirit!”—Mikhail Bulgakov (The Master and Margarita)

  9. Vodka in Russian Literature and Culture • Books: • And Quiet Flows the Vodka: or When Pushkin Comes to Shove: The Curmudgeon’s Guide to Russian Literature with the Devil’s Dictionary of Received Ideas by Alicia Chudo, and Gary Saul Morson. Edited by Andrew Sobesednikov • History of Vodka by William Pokhlebkin • Film: • Sibirskiy Tsiyulnik directed by Nikita Mikhalkov

  10. Absinthe in Europe--Labels--

  11. Absinthe in Europe--Art/Pop Culture-- “Absinthe Drinker” —Pablo Picasso “Absinthe Drinker” —Edouard Manet

  12. Absinthe in Europe--Anti-Absinthe Propaganda—(Switzerland)

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