Skip Russian Vodka And Try These 8 Amazing Russian Drinks

1. Kvass

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2. Medovukha

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3. Sbiten

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4. Mors

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5. Tarkhuna

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6. Ryazhenka

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7. Kompot

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8. Kisel

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