USSR's Alcohol Problem pt2 #soviet #alcohol #ussr

Welcome to our channel, Soviet-Born! I'm Julie, and along with my husband Hakim, we share glimpses of life in the USSR. Our stories are personal and subjective, and we encourage you to engage in the discussion, whether you agree or not.
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Discover the shocking truth about alcoholism in the USSR - a crisis so severe that by 1980, the average Soviet citizen consumed 53 bottles of vodka annually. Through personal stories and startling statistics, this video reveals how alcohol became not just a drink, but a parallel currency and a deadly epidemic in Soviet society.
Key points covered:

The staggering rise in alcohol consumption from 1960 to 1980
How alcohol-related deaths claimed 486,000 lives annually - equivalent to a medium-sized city
The iconic faceted glass and its connection to Soviet culture
The government's contradictory policies on alcohol
Personal stories of lives destroyed by alcoholism, including two former classmates
The use of alcohol as an unofficial currency for goods and services

This video explores the complex relationship between the Soviet state and alcohol, where vodka was both a profitable commodity and a social destroyer. Through authentic accounts and historical context, we uncover how drinking culture permeated every aspect of Soviet life - from workplace relations to family dynamics.

#SovietHistory #Alcoholism #SocialIssues #USSR #historicaldocumentary

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[LordOfElysium]

Yeah this is what you call generational trauma, that’s why I hate the stereotype so much, these people don’t understand a thing.