The fact is Russians now drink less alcohol than the Germans or French. Which is why this old cliche is so outdated.

Putin, like many in modern Russia, is a moderate drinker... but he is not 'teetotal.' All @thetimes had to do was check Google.https://t.co/a2jda4zfOV pic.twitter.com/RiW6TqSu3E

— Bryan MacDonald (@27khv) March 30, 2020
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