Those are two different translitterations. "Поляков" and "Смирнов" are the male surnames, respectively. Last "v" is always pronounced as an "f" sound in Russian so the ones that end in "v" are literally translitterated, letter for letter, as opposed to the phonetic translitteration that ends in "ff", because that's how it sounds.
The ingredients for ABSOLUT VODKA are grain (wheat), enzymes, yeast (S. cerevisiae) and water from our own well. For the flavoured versions, only natural ingredients from berries, fruits and spices are used.
@puretroubleman Well, the word "Whiskey" comes from the Irish words "Uisce Beatha" meaning the water of life for instance. Goldwasser liqueur from Germany is another one that springs to mind.
well, I don't speak Russian, but I'm Polish so I can tell you that Polish word "wódka" (meaning, obviously, "vodka") can be translated as "little water", or as an affectionate way of saying "water" (with "woda" meaning "water"in Polish). I'm not sure if it's the case with the Russian, but I belive it is. Also, in Poland we have two types of shotglasses the 100 ml ones as shown in the video, and smaller, 50 ml ones. I wonder if they have those in Russia as well.
in old Russia, Russian people didn't drunk alcohol. Vodka was called the drink of pure spring water with herbs Vodka drink, appeared about 300 years ago. Vodka is sold at the moment in Russia made not by the traditional recipe. The new generation in Russia, does not choose vodka, and choose the Russian tea. The new slogan in Russia: those who smoke and who drink thats a servant of Judaism
Isn't "vodka" kind of like an affectionate form of the word "voda" (water)? I know you said it already that it comes from that but you didn't specify the way it's derived. Oh damn, you're supposed to empty the shot in one go? There's no way I could manage that... I'm not even supposed to be allowed to drink alcohol at all. I hope I don't appear rude. Also, yeah, what nokomarie1963 said about using alcohol for cold is exactly what I wanted to say too.
they should do research on "Palinka". its Vodka`s stronger brother. back when they couldnt afford measuring apparatus,the only way to test if it was good enough to drink,was to set it on fire. rule of thumb:if it doesnt burn,leave it. if it burns a small time,leave it. if it sets your house on fire...well...call the fire department... and i suppose its done... have a few shots with the fire department afterwards!
Where can I find the mendeleev vodka bottle? I can't find anywhere to purchase it! ...In fact, I really can't find any pictures of it existing online ):
@WOWJBEOWULF Good point, you will get asked "Do you drink?" which means do you drink alcoholic drinks, because if you didn't 'drink' ie water you would dehydrate.
Pickled cucumber, pickled herrings or pickled mushroms, those are real zakąski for tough men, not these fancy little sandwiches with caviar or smoked salmon... Did you know, that one Polish man had 14.8 permils of alcohol in his blood? He died because of wounds in some accident, but not because so high concentration on alcohol - but I suppose, next-day headache probably would be worse than death.
I really like drinking vodka especially shots... But at 4:53 you see another name : "Rakı" most importantly "Tekirdağ Rakısı" Now that's the booze that none other can beat in my opinion...
@aushandsomealvin Alcohol distnds the capillaries and brings a warm flush to the skin. That exposes more of your blood the cold environment and would actually promote core chilling in an extreme situation. A bad idea to take a drink to warm yourself up in the middle of a blizzard. However, once back in a warm environment, a drink would improve the exchange of heat. But alcohol thins the blood and what if there are injuries? So the rule is no booze in an emergency.
1. Vodka is not russian word, It's old slavic word used by most of slavic nations. 2.The same is with vodka itself. Is definitely not a russian invention, except 40% standarisation. 3.Polish vodka is mainly also made from grain.
lol "They had to find other sources" ...of course they did. It's inconceivable that a Russian should go for more than a few days without some Vodka. :P
Please do a video about the Danish word Kælling. I would love to watch that one, and others would probably look at it because of the weird letter.
Those are two different translitterations. "Поляков" and "Смирнов" are the male surnames, respectively. Last "v" is always pronounced as an "f" sound in Russian so the ones that end in "v" are literally translitterated, letter for letter, as opposed to the phonetic translitteration that ends in "ff", because that's how it sounds.
The ingredients for ABSOLUT VODKA are grain (wheat), enzymes, yeast (S. cerevisiae) and water from our own well. For the flavoured versions, only natural ingredients from berries, fruits and spices are used.
... I thought vodka was made on potatoes...
@puretroubleman Well, the word "Whiskey" comes from the Irish words "Uisce Beatha" meaning the water of life for instance. Goldwasser liqueur from Germany is another one that springs to mind.
well, I don't speak Russian, but I'm Polish so I can tell you that Polish word "wódka" (meaning, obviously, "vodka") can be translated as "little water", or as an affectionate way of saying "water" (with "woda" meaning "water"in Polish). I'm not sure if it's the case with the Russian, but I belive it is. Also, in Poland we have two types of shotglasses the 100 ml ones as shown in the video, and smaller, 50 ml ones. I wonder if they have those in Russia as well.
Scientific/historic evidence points out that vodka was brought TO Russia FROM Poland. Yes, I am Polish and yes I like wódka.
Not only was this a great video, but I also learned the difference between Russian and Polish Vodka :)
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Very educativ,thx vor videos and keep doing this!
Seems as though a lot of national drinks have names referring to water.
great video very informative
in old Russia, Russian people didn't drunk alcohol.
Vodka was called the drink of pure spring water with herbs
Vodka drink, appeared about 300 years ago.
Vodka is sold at the moment in Russia made not by the traditional recipe.
The new generation in Russia, does not choose vodka, and choose the Russian tea.
The new slogan in Russia:
those who smoke and who drink thats a servant of Judaism
Isn't "vodka" kind of like an affectionate form of the word "voda" (water)? I know you said it already that it comes from that but you didn't specify the way it's derived.
Oh damn, you're supposed to empty the shot in one go? There's no way I could manage that... I'm not even supposed to be allowed to drink alcohol at all. I hope I don't appear rude.
Also, yeah, what nokomarie1963 said about using alcohol for cold is exactly what I wanted to say too.
Once I had an opportunity to drink vodka distilled five times. It was like a breath of fresh air :)
they should do research on "Palinka". its Vodka`s stronger brother. back when they couldnt afford measuring apparatus,the only way to test if it was good enough to drink,was to set it on fire. rule of thumb:if it doesnt burn,leave it. if it burns a small time,leave it. if it sets your house on fire...well...call the fire department... and i suppose its done... have a few shots with the fire department afterwards!
Where can I find the mendeleev vodka bottle? I can't find anywhere to purchase it! ...In fact, I really can't find any pictures of it existing online ):
what happens if you distille it 4 times
Can't believe you guys didn't mention rakija, the predecessor of vodka.
I'm assuming its -20 celsius, that's well below freezing...if you still wear a hoodie in that then your pretty damn badass
@WOWJBEOWULF Good point, you will get asked "Do you drink?" which means do you drink alcoholic drinks, because if you didn't 'drink' ie water you would dehydrate.
absolut is actually french owned by a swedish company
Pickled cucumber, pickled herrings or pickled mushroms, those are real zakąski for tough men, not these fancy little sandwiches with caviar or smoked salmon...
Did you know, that one Polish man had 14.8 permils of alcohol in his blood? He died because of wounds in some accident, but not because so high concentration on alcohol - but I suppose, next-day headache probably would be worse than death.
Isn't 'Водка' (Vodka) the more cute form for Водa (Water)?
Like 'Катюша' for Катарина or e.g. Kitty instead of Cat?
@nokomarie1963 can you give some examples?
Polish vodka is not made of potatoes and its famous and of highest quality.
Mythbusters has done several programs on Vodka.
Me too! I'm American.
I really like drinking vodka especially shots... But at 4:53 you see another name : "Rakı" most importantly "Tekirdağ Rakısı" Now that's the booze that none other can beat in my opinion...
@Geomanb so is sugar and fat, but like sugar and fat vodka is good in moderation
@aushandsomealvin Alcohol distnds the capillaries and brings a warm flush to the skin. That exposes more of your blood the cold environment and would actually promote core chilling in an extreme situation. A bad idea to take a drink to warm yourself up in the middle of a blizzard. However, once back in a warm environment, a drink would improve the exchange of heat. But alcohol thins the blood and what if there are injuries? So the rule is no booze in an emergency.
the Russian doll of politicians to the side, I have one of them :D
every weekend i drink some vodka!!!!! ^^
My local pub sells creme egg vodka. nom
@LikeAPossum works great with redbull though XD
Drinking vodka at a cold temperature is suicide..
в один глоток!
As ex-USSR citizen (Ukraine) I approve that information :)
Original Russian name: Poliakoff English: Poliakov Original Russian name: Smirnov English: Smirnoff.....lol they switched :P
1. Vodka is not russian word, It's old slavic word used by most of slavic nations.
2.The same is with vodka itself. Is definitely not a russian invention, except 40% standarisation.
3.Polish vodka is mainly also made from grain.
Palinka... `nuff said...
lol "They had to find other sources" ...of course they did. It's inconceivable that a Russian should go for more than a few days without some Vodka. :P
Госпожа профессор прекрасно владеет обоими языками: как английским, так и русским.
We all love booze. I approve of this video.
Really? Wouldn't it be too much alcohol?
Moskovskaya vodka. Drink and you will go to space
XОЧУ ВОДКИ!!!!!!!
Polish wodka is the best!!