Posted on 11/13/2024 7:49:33 AM PST by Red Badger
“We thought that, amid the hype around the US presidential elections, some alcohol manufacturers might start producing vodka with a name similar to Donald Trump’s,” the company told RBK. / Rospatent
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A St. Petersburg-based technology company, RAU IT, has filed a trademark application in Russia for a new vodka brand named “Trumpovka” in honour of re-elected US President Donald Trump.
The application, submitted to Rospatent, includes a distinctive label featuring Trump’s silhouette holding an accordion.
RAU IT provides digital solutions and software development for Russian giants such as Gazprom, Rosatom, and Lukoil, yet it has no background in the beverage industry. The company states it has no immediate plans to release "Trumpovka" but aims to protect the brand name from competitors who might capitalise on Trump’s name in the Russian market. The company also intends to extend the brand to non-alcoholic products, such as mineral water and isotonic drinks aimed at office workers.
RAU IT, co-owned by Yuri Pavlov and Commercial Director Eduard Przhibysh, generated revenue of over RUB157mn ($1.6mn) last year, with net profits of around RUB5mn ($50,900), reported Russian news outlet RBK.
“We thought that, amid the hype around the US presidential elections, some alcohol manufacturers might start producing vodka with a name similar to Donald Trump’s,” the company told RBK. “To prevent this, we preemptively applied for the ‘Trumpovka’ trademark, ensuring that the news story wouldn’t be exploited by companies aiming to boost alcohol sales through sensational headlines.”
RAU IT's move reflects a trend in Russia of using high-profile political figures in branding. It follows the precedent set by "Putinka," an iconic vodka brand launched in 2003 as a tribute to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Created by marketer Stanislav Kaufman, "Putinka" rapidly became one of Russia’s top-selling vodkas, benefiting from Putin’s popularity. Another brand, “Volodya and the Bears,” which alludes to Medvedev and Putin, famously faced legal hurdles before it secured trademark approval.
Trump, who is teetotal, has himself previously ventured into the vodka market with Trump Vodka in 2005. Production of Trump-branded vodka ceased in 2011 due to low sales and contractual disputes, though the product continues to be sold in Israel around Passover as a kosher, potato-based drink.
Don’t we still have an embargo that includes Russian Vodka?
The headline is a lie.
From the article:
“The company states it has no immediate plans to release “Trumpovka” but aims to protect the brand name from competitors who might capitalise on Trump’s name in the Russian market. The company also intends to extend the brand to non-alcoholic products, such as mineral water and isotonic drinks aimed at office workers.”
Trump’s silhouette holding an accordion
https://mashable.com/video/donald-trump-accordion-video
PSA: Here’s a video of Donald Trump playing an accordion. That is all.
It is a little dig at Trump’s hand expressions. Not necessarily bad, the accordion is popular there.
I think Trump would say, “I am glad you like my music, there is more coming.”
Ironic, since Trump doesn’t drink.
Trump Vodka in 2005. Production of Trump-branded vodka...............continues to be sold in Israel around Passover as a kosher, potato-based drink.
Trump is a well known accordion player
Brilliant move. If they’re getting happy after a couple shots, they can’t be mad at the US.
My first taste of alcohol was a shot of vodka at a restaurant in Russia at 13 and wasn’t impressed. I’m a teetotaler unless my knee acts up and my coffee gets a splash of homemade vanilla extract from vodka.
Our last day there, we went shopping only to have a very drunk army officer following us yelling who knows what. Had to duck into the subway to ditch him. You’re not allowed to be drunk in public so hope he got into big time trouble. They know how to operate subways. Gorgeous, clean, no freaks and entire cities down there so that’s where the people would be during conventional bombings.
Vodka Lime Slush
Ing 2 qts lime sherbet, 32 oz pineapple juice 32 oz carbonated lemon-lime soda 1 1⁄2 c vodka
Steps Batch-blender sherbet and juice well. Cover and freeze firm, 1-24 hours. Blender
in batches. Add soda and vodka; mix til slushy. Pour into glasses. Garnish w/ lime slices.
Better than drug addicted whore mongers like Hunter shaking down foreign countries for cash and diamonds OR Hillary selling us out for $40,000 A MINUTE ‘SPEECHES”? Can we all say jumping hoops to - - ‘take a bribe’?
Mine too! I, as a teenager, bought a bottle of vodka thru an older co-worker, to have a party!.........
I avoid all things Chinese or Russian.
I think wodka maker is trolling MAGA believers.
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