выпим тут, может быть там не дадут
When I mentioned the problem of drinking vodka and moonshine in Russia with some Russians, I received quite strong reactions. I was accused of defaming Russians and frowned upon because of believing reporters who just want to vilify Russia. The people got quite angry, although my purpose was not to criticize at all. What's the problem here? Excess drinking is a problem in Russia, that's a fact, and Russians know it themselves. One of the subjects which should not be discussed with Russians?
Re: выпим тут, может быть там не дадут
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Originally Posted by paasikivi
When I mentioned the problem of drinking vodka and moonshine in Russia with some Russians, I received quite strong reactions. I was accused of defaming Russians and frowned upon because of believing reporters who just want to vilify Russia. The people got quite angry, although my purpose was not to criticize at all. What's the problem here? Excess drinking is a problem in Russia, that's a fact, and Russians know it themselves. One of the subjects which should not be discussed with Russians?
That is the problem of audience which you say it. You deal probably mainly with educated people who have not such problems and don't really understand what the hell do you worry about it. Especially because it is well known in Russia that Finnish people are anybody but abstainers themselves. Btw, is there still prohibition in Finland? Nevertheless, I have to admit, that the problem exist, and it is big, espacially in villages. But I am not sure, that it is all concern of foreigners.
PS. I personally drink red wine only.
Re: выпим тут, может быть там не дадут
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Originally Posted by Guin
That is the problem of audience which you say it. You deal probably mainly with educated people who have not such problems and don't really understand what the hell do you worry about it. Especially because it is well known in Russia that Finnish people are anybody but abstainers themselves. Btw, is there still prohibition in Finland? Nevertheless, I have to admit, that the problem exist, and it is big, espacially in villages. But I am not sure, that it is all concern of foreigners.
I'm sure also educated people read papers and know the situation in their country even better than foreigners.
Finns drink quite a lot too, but of course that doesn't reduce the problem in Russia. The prohibition was ended in 1932 after a referendum.
Thanks for correcting me Olga!
Re: выпим тут, может быть там не дадут
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Originally Posted by paasikivi
Excess drinking is a problem in Russia
It’s not a problem, it’s a solution. 8)
Re: выпим тут, может быть там не дадут
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Originally Posted by DagothWarez
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Originally Posted by paasikivi
Excess drinking is a problem in Russia
It’s not a problem, it’s a solution. 8)
I appreciate your humor, DagothWarez, but too many people really think so...