We all know that vodka is associated with Russia, but do you know how and when it became popular? Join Kat and Nastia in this episode to learn about the first alcoholic drinks in old Rus, how vodka made its way over to the country and gained popularity, how to drink like a Russian, and more. Stick around for a very curious fact about wombats!⁠

The word of the episode is kabak (Russian: кабак) - a tavern.

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