[jmacusa]

Alcoholism has been a rampant problem in Russia for quite some time. Especially since the fall of the old Soviet regime and the opening to it from the West. Beer, something largely not consumed in the old days is now readily available and Russians have taken to it big time. There's also no drinking age in Russia. As soon as you can stand on two feet and hold a bottle you're good to go.

[alexander_busek]

Alcoholism has been a rampant problem in Russia for quite some time.

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