In Russia, beer (Russian: пиво pivo) is the second most popular alcoholic drink after vodka, seen by many as a healthier alternative [LOL]. The average Russian drank about 12.5 liters of alcohol in 2010, with vodka accounting for more than five liters and beer about four liters.
What is the best beer in Russia?
When I was there in 1972, the best beer was Stella, an Egyptian beer. The Egyptians were apparently sending beer to the Soviet Union in return for all of the military hardware Moscow was sending.
The Soviet brand Moskovskoye (Muscovite), which was to be found everywhere, was the worst beer I have ever had. It came in glass bottles and was always served warm.
For "live beer" (unpasteurized beer), I prefer Khadizhenskoe (Хадыженское)