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Vodka is a strong alcoholic drink, the taste and name are known to everyone. But what do you know about her origin? How vodka appeared in Russia, how many degrees it was and other interesting facts about vodka.
The ability to drink vodka is a whole art. Vodka is only good if consumed only in moderation and at the right time. Vodka warms the soul, improves mood and helps to relax.
"Vodka. Vodka is the most unique invention of our people. It is not just a strong drink among others. This is a nationality, I would say, a nationality. This is what unites us all and holds us back from the final decay, and, of course, if you use this drink with the appropriate culture and rationality. " Features of national fishing
Interesting facts about the origin of vodka
When did alcohol appear?
The first information about distillation appeared in the 1st century in the works of Greek alchemists in Alexandria. But the resulting liquid was used exclusively for medical purposes. In 1386 - 1398, Genoese ambassadors supplied Moscow with grape alcohol "aqua vitae" (living water), which was considered a medicine. But at the beginning of the 15th century, it was recognized as harmful and was forbidden to supply.
When did vodka appear in Russia?
On the territory of Russia, vodka appeared in the XIV century in the Chudov Monastery. In the distillery, the monks made vodka by distilling alcohol from raw rye, which was surplus at that time. In 1517, Matvey Mekhovsky in his "Treatise on the Two Sarmatians" mentions that the inhabitants of Muscovy "make burning liquid or alcohol and drink to escape … from the cold."
What was the name of vodka in Russia before?
Vodka used to be called "bread wine" or "hot wine". Later, vodka was called, depending on the strength: hot wine, burnt wine, inn wine, table wine, pennik, inn, semi-bar or bitter wine.
Where did the word "vodka" come from?
The very word "vodka" was applied to alcoholic herbal tinctures (medicines). This was documented in 1533. In the documents of Ivan V and Peter I, the word “vodka” was mentioned in 1684 in the decree “on the collection of duties on wines and vodkas”.
Which country is the birthplace of vodka?
There were controversies over the homeland of vodka and the name of the brand. In Poland, vodka was also produced, which at first had the name "gorzalka". But it was proved that vodka appeared in Poland later than in Russia. Russia is still considered the birthplace of vodka.
What was vodka made from in Russia?
Until the end of the 19th century, vodka was produced not by diluting alcohol with water, but by distillation. Vodka was made by distilling alcohol from raw rye. Later they began to make from wheat and potatoes.
Why 40% vodka?
Before the advent of alcohol meters in Russia, the fortress was measured by the so-called annealing. The strength of the wine was 38.5 degrees, which was called "polugar". If the vodka was less than a degree, it was called "undercooked". The word "fume" comes from there. In 1886, the rate of vodka was set at 40%. This was done for a more convenient account and margin, so that the user is guaranteed to get his usual 38.5 degrees.
Games with vodka
Some noblemen produced vodka with flavors for all letters of the alphabet: "Anisovaya, Birch, Cherry … Tarragon, Yablochnaya." A few drops of different sorts of vodka were poured into a glass and a cocktail was obtained. It was necessary to guess the hidden word by the letters of the vodka, by the taste of the cocktail. This testified to the high culture of drinking among the nobles.
Now you know a little more about the national drink "vodka", which you can tell about at the next alcoholic party.