When economic hardship gripped Russia, many turned to cheaper alternatives to regulated vodka, but in Irkutsk, a deadly substitute bath oil led to mass methanol poisoning. Join Hari and Kimi as they discuss the tragic events of December 2016, where over 70 people died after consuming adulterated surrogate alcohol.
Discover the impact of economic conditions, the dangers of surrogate alcohols, and the aftermath of this unprecedented incident in Russia's post-Soviet history.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2016_Irkutsk_mass_methanol_poisoning
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/