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The Pepsi Navy
In 1989, the Soviet Union, under President Mikhail Gorbachev, wanted to ensure the soft drink Pepsi kept flowing to the empire. Unfortunately, the USSR lacked the money or goods to realistically trade with PepsiCo, so instead they swapped 17 submarines and three warships in exchange for the syrup. This, according to legend, made Pepsi the commander of the world's 6th largest navy.
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https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/11/27/pepsi-navy-soviet-ussr/
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By Matt and McKinley Breen
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In 1989, the Soviet Union, under President Mikhail Gorbachev, wanted to ensure the soft drink Pepsi kept flowing to the empire. Unfortunately, the USSR lacked the money or goods to realistically trade with PepsiCo, so instead they swapped 17 submarines and three warships in exchange for the syrup. This, according to legend, made Pepsi the commander of the world's 6th largest navy.
Sources
https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/11/27/pepsi-navy-soviet-ussr/
History Dispatches is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com
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