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Нашли в неком путеводителе вот какую замечательную статью (так сказать, пособие для иностранцев):
"VODKA AND CAVIA
Autumn has swept into the city, the leaves are changing colour and it is getting a little bit chilly. What better way to ward off those approaching chills than with some warming vodka and delicious caviar blini? Vodka and caviar is one of the trendiest and timeless combinations. People the world over come here to try it (вот оказывается, зачем к нам едут турЫсты).
Drinking vodka is tradition here. In 1894, Tsar Alexander III commissioned Mendeleev, the famous Russian chemist to find out what the perfect strength of vodka was! 38%, For tax reasons, it was simplified to the 40% on today's bottles. As Russians celebrate their weddings, birthdays, and parties you'll find a bottle of the clear liquid being poured into shot glasses, ready to toast the occasion.
What is vodka?
Made from fermented grains or potatoes (ага, за какой год у них сведения?), there are literally hundreds of varieties available, some with fruit and pepper flavouring. Most people have their favourites, popular brands include Russian Standard Diplomat, Stolichnaya, IMemiroff, Gzhelka and Flagman (автор решил не париться и не указывать такие названия как Балеринка, Завалинка и т.д., а стоило)).
How to drink? (самая замечательна часть))
Cold. Chilled. Vodka is sold by the gram, and one shot is usually 50g. Men will be expected to down the shot in one go. Women can relax about this though, it is okay just to sip (представила, как наши женщины "смакуют" водку маленькими глотками..Брр). Remember the toast is all important. Wait for it! Russians love to give toasts and are exceptional at it. Once you raise your glass, it is considered rude to put your glass back on the table before the toast is finished. So if the toaster is reciting war and peace, your arm will get a very good workout!
Common toasts are: to the meeting, 'za vstrecha', to beautiful women, 'za prekrasnik dam', to health 'za zdroveye', and to parents, 'za roditeley". Depending on the type of celebration, the toasts follow a specific order. The second important thing is to order something to eat. When Russians drink vodka, they always eat little snacks, called 'zakuski'. Typical snacks include caviar (the best!), small pickled cucumbers or potatoes. Selyodka (pickled herring] is also delicious. Eating snacks is apparently the key to avoiding any hangover. So they say...
Caviar
Caviar (in Russia, ikra) used to be reserved for the Tsars of Russia alone. It comes from the processed salted roe offish, usually the sturgeon. This is where the very best black caviar comes from and it is priced accordingly. Red caviar is also good but it doesn't cost the earth. Caviar is eaten primarily as a garnish, and Russians love to eat pancakes filled with caviar or just eating caviar with a spoon. So easy! (о, даа!!)"
Заканчивается статья сакраментальной фразой: Let's drink to that or as the Russians say, «Davay vipiem!»
...контрольный в голову бедным иностранцам pivo bez vodki - dengy na veter: beer without vodka is money to the wind.
"VODKA AND CAVIA
Autumn has swept into the city, the leaves are changing colour and it is getting a little bit chilly. What better way to ward off those approaching chills than with some warming vodka and delicious caviar blini? Vodka and caviar is one of the trendiest and timeless combinations. People the world over come here to try it (вот оказывается, зачем к нам едут турЫсты).
Drinking vodka is tradition here. In 1894, Tsar Alexander III commissioned Mendeleev, the famous Russian chemist to find out what the perfect strength of vodka was! 38%, For tax reasons, it was simplified to the 40% on today's bottles. As Russians celebrate their weddings, birthdays, and parties you'll find a bottle of the clear liquid being poured into shot glasses, ready to toast the occasion.
What is vodka?
Made from fermented grains or potatoes (ага, за какой год у них сведения?), there are literally hundreds of varieties available, some with fruit and pepper flavouring. Most people have their favourites, popular brands include Russian Standard Diplomat, Stolichnaya, IMemiroff, Gzhelka and Flagman (автор решил не париться и не указывать такие названия как Балеринка, Завалинка и т.д., а стоило)).
How to drink? (самая замечательна часть))
Cold. Chilled. Vodka is sold by the gram, and one shot is usually 50g. Men will be expected to down the shot in one go. Women can relax about this though, it is okay just to sip (представила, как наши женщины "смакуют" водку маленькими глотками..Брр). Remember the toast is all important. Wait for it! Russians love to give toasts and are exceptional at it. Once you raise your glass, it is considered rude to put your glass back on the table before the toast is finished. So if the toaster is reciting war and peace, your arm will get a very good workout!
Common toasts are: to the meeting, 'za vstrecha', to beautiful women, 'za prekrasnik dam', to health 'za zdroveye', and to parents, 'za roditeley". Depending on the type of celebration, the toasts follow a specific order. The second important thing is to order something to eat. When Russians drink vodka, they always eat little snacks, called 'zakuski'. Typical snacks include caviar (the best!), small pickled cucumbers or potatoes. Selyodka (pickled herring] is also delicious. Eating snacks is apparently the key to avoiding any hangover. So they say...
Caviar
Caviar (in Russia, ikra) used to be reserved for the Tsars of Russia alone. It comes from the processed salted roe offish, usually the sturgeon. This is where the very best black caviar comes from and it is priced accordingly. Red caviar is also good but it doesn't cost the earth. Caviar is eaten primarily as a garnish, and Russians love to eat pancakes filled with caviar or just eating caviar with a spoon. So easy! (о, даа!!)"
Заканчивается статья сакраментальной фразой: Let's drink to that or as the Russians say, «Davay vipiem!»
...контрольный в голову бедным иностранцам pivo bez vodki - dengy na veter: beer without vodka is money to the wind.