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Russia to Delay Champagne Label Law by 2 Months – France

Only Russian producers of sparkling wines can use the term in Cyrillic, a move that caused outrage in France's Champagne region.

MOONSHINE DEATHS

Alcohol Poisoning Kills 17 Russians

The Kremlin has campaigned against illicit alcohol for years.

bubbling dispute

France, Russia in Talks on Halting Champagne Label Law

Russia banned the use of the Russian translation of champagne on imported bottles, sparking outrage in France's Champagne region.

RUSSIAN BUBBLES

Russia's Oldest Sparkling Wine Producer Begins Grape Harvest

This year's vintage could be marred by a dispute that erupted when Russia passed a law saying only Russian bubbly can be called "Champagne."

grapes of wrath

French Champagne Houses Cry Foul Over Russian Label Rule

President Vladimir Putin signed a law that will forbid the use of the Russian translation of champagne on imported bottles.

Russian Law Takes Fizz Out of French Champagne Supplies

Russian elites could soon find themselves without their favorite French bubbles if Moet Hennessy makes good on a threat to halt champagne supplies following...

nuclear moonshine

Ukraine Seizes First Batch of ‘Chernobyl Spirits’ Bound for UK

The Chernobyl Spirit Company accused Ukrainian law enforcement of damaging Ukraine's reputation “as an open country for doing business.”

MCGREGOR EFFECT?

Russia Gets a Taste For Irish Whiskey

Russia is now the second largest market for Irish whiskey in the world.

6 Days Off Booze Is Enough for Russia’s Coronavirus Vaccine, Developer Says

The comments come after officials overseeing Russia’s Covid-19 response urged Sputnik V recipients to abstain from alcohol for nearly two months.

No Alcohol for 2 Months, Russia Tells Coronavirus Vaccine Recipients

The vaccine's developer later clarified that "a single glass of champagne never hurt anyone."

fatal consumption

7 Die From Drinking Hand Sanitizer at Party in Russia

Two others survived but remain connected to a mechanical ventilator in a coma.

Russia Mulls Raising Legal Drinking Age After Deaths Spike

Russia's health minister said the number of alcohol-related deaths has increased during the coronavirus outbreak.

In Russia Virus Lockdown, Fears of a Return to the Bottle

Alcohol purchases in Russia jumped after authorities imposed lockdown orders in late March.

Alcohol Deaths Plummet as ‘Warmest Winter’ Hits Russia

People drink less when the weather is mild.

SILVER DISTILLERS

Russian Pensioners Face Trial Over Bootleg Vodka

The female bootleggers used leftover equipment at a mothballed factory.

Festive bubbles

Russians Drink Quarter of Year’s Champagne Over New Year – RIA

Two bottles of champagne per adult are sold in Russia every year.

Young Russians Are Taking Care of Their Mental and Physical Health

Post-Soviet generations take cues from the West instead of their parents.

Fact or fiction

Was Russian Vodka Invented on This Day?

The story of vodka’s origin is as fuzzy as the effect that Russia’s national drink has on one’s memory.

Russia's Alcohol Consumption Plummets More Than 40% – WHO Study

The change has helped substantially boost life expectancies in the country, the WHO said.

Higher consumption

Drinking Up in Russia, Survey Says

The number of Russians who said they don’t drink at all is down 7 percent from last year.

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