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Vodka Politics
Book • 2014
In 'Vodka Politics', Mark Lawrence Schrad examines the significant role vodka has played in shaping Russian history, from the tsarist era to modern times.
The book delves into how vodka has been used as a tool for social control and economic leverage by Russian rulers, impacting both political stability and public health.
Schrad's work provides a unique perspective on Russian political culture through the lens of alcohol consumption.
The book delves into how vodka has been used as a tool for social control and economic leverage by Russian rulers, impacting both political stability and public health.
Schrad's work provides a unique perspective on Russian political culture through the lens of alcohol consumption.
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