Ciekawostka: Ten percent of the Russian government`s income comes from the sale of vodka

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Making Vodka—The Nobility's Share. Abstract This chapter examines how vodka was made. Russia's gentry distillers, who made the vodka traded during the 19th century, were more concerned with vodka as a substance than any other group apart from the consumers. But for distillers, too, the point of vodka was to be found in its value rather than in its chemistry. Distilling was both a technology and a way of redistributing wealth. So it is important to ask not only how vodka was made, but also how money was made from the making of vodka, and by whom. These two aspects of distilling interpenetrate each other, even though for the sake of clarity the technology of vodka-making must be distinguished…

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Donald Trump has pursued business deals in Russia since 1987, and has repeatedly traveled there to explore potential business opportunities. In 1996, Trump trademark applications were submitted for potential Russian real estate development deals. Trump, his children, and his partners have repeatedly visited Russia, connecting with real estate developers and Russian government officials to explore joint venture opportunities. Trump was never able to successfully conclude any real estate deals in Russia. However, individual Russians have invested heavily in Trump properties, and, following Trump's bankruptcies in the 1990s, he borrowed money from Russian sources. Both Donald Trump Jr. and Eri…

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