The people that want it will get it... The Russians are experts at making “moonshine”.. which they call “Samigon”. They make it from anything that will ferment.. Actually I have had some that is really good..made from fermented apricots.
I have been in this part of the world for 5 years now, and I have a whole different opinion as to the root cause of so much alcoholism here. It is a cultural thing..nothing to do with hopelessness, or moral bankruptcy, or oppressive government..The Russians just like booze..Period. They toss back straight vodka like we drink beer. Its just what they do and nothing anyone does is going to change it anyways soon. Also even at double the price..its still gonna be cheap by our standards. I still use vodka for windshield washer fluid in the winter..dollar a bottle stuff does the job just fine.
I still use vodka for windshield washer fluid in the winter..dollar a bottle stuff does the job just fine.That just seems wrong.