So it seems some scientists are trying to breathe new life in the former wasteland surrounding the Chernobyl Nuclear Plant. They have grown crops in the previously prohibited area and created a Vodka that they say is safe for consumption.
Proving even scientists have a sense of humor, they named it Atomik Vodka with much of the proceeds going back to the area.
I hope my Russian friends got their drink on for New Years because new government regulations have set the minimum price for Vodka at almost twice the previous going rate. Part of this crack down was to not only target rampant alcoholism in Mother Russia but also to curb Vodka bootleggers who have captured 50% of the market.
Please tell me how raising the price of Vodka will curb bootleggers. Won’t they up their production? Or am I missing something?
