Beer No Longer 'Soft Drink' In Russia

Russia has finally classified beer as an alcoholic beverage. Previously it was considered a soft drink because the alcohol content was under 10%. Cenk Uygur, Ana Kasparian and Ben Mankiewicz discuss.

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[StPeteDada]

American: "So is beer in Russia a soft drink?"
Russian: "Is pizza in America a vegetable?"

[yumallah]

Bruh, wtf? 'Russians weren't exposed to beer'? Beer has been like a national beverage for the Russian people since the Middle Ages, various kinds of beers have been brewed in Russia since time immemorial, it was quite popular in the Soviet era as well.

[TheYoungTurks]

@wtf0804 We release content from shows recorded earlier in the week (M-F) on Saturday and Sunday. They were uploaded Friday but not released until today so that new videos are available 7 days a week.

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[CctpusPrime]

so what about smirnoff ice? is that considered beer, or vodka malt beverage soft drink from mother russia?

[XerxesGammon]

the ad at the end - Ana:"do you feel the softness?"

[Kothag]

@JunkCCCP Many states in the US have similar laws. For example in Virginia, you can buy beer and wine at your grocery store. If you want to buy liquor, like whiskey or vodka, you have to go to a state run store, that closes at 9pm and isn't open on Sundays.

[therealcharismatron]

@TheYoungTurks If I become a member, do I get to watch the shows as they are produced on the day they are produced in their entirety?

[JShepLord]

@bulbinking The problems in our country are caused by politicians and those who support them. And while I agree with you, that the drinking age should be reduced seeing as you are officially an adult and should be able to do whatever the hell you (legally) want, there are much bigger issues in this country than your desire to get smashed. Cool your jet Charlie Sheen.

In soviet Russia, Vodka doesn't need a lobby.

[upabittoolate]

I like this trio. I think it's not only formidable analysis, it's entertaining. I hope it doesn't turn into a total echo chamber a la, Morning Joe or Fox & Friends.

Cenk's trip to MSNBC was the best thing to happen to Ana. She really grew. Ben's sharp & he can be entertaining. I dunno know what it is but it's certainly cool with me. Now if they could only go further left...

[calamazue]

@eternalcrumpet You can buy a case of beer at the gas station, it's not like they're saleing it with the fountain drinks or like you could buy 20 0z and drink anywhere . You're still not allowed to drink in cars or public places .

[DonPeyote]

Wait, Russians didn't drink beer for long time? Yeah, right, those kilometer-long lines to the beer kiosque were misguided! Geez guys, do you ever get your fact checked?

[TransfatylvaniaFilms]

Opulence... I has it... And now I has Vodka! For the Motherland!

[Newtttton]

in Soviet Russia, the TYT watches you.

[DeathtoRaiden]

Oh well, at least they still have Krokodil...

[akapunishment]

Just curious, as to who SCREWED up your subtitles?

... other than that, totally funny story!!

[narazum]

@ganonforce Isn't that every government/country nowadays?

[AafkeArt]

My first though on reading the title was: ''yeah, and wodka is a softdrink'' but I suppose everybody thought that.

In Canada, beer is not sold in supermarkets, just gas stations...

way to make people drink and drive xD

[CHEESYhairyGASH]

So before this law was it legal to drink beer and drive in Russia?