‘Fun’ fact! This stems in large part from the Russian Tsars making liquor a state monopoly in the late 19th century, ostensibly to control liquor consumption…
… but by making it a state monopoly, the Imperial Russian government found out it was profitable to sell as much of it as possible.
Lower cognitive functions correlate with support for autoritharian leaders.
Alcohol abuse correlate with lower cognitive functions.
Being Russian correlate with alcohol abuse.
Conclusion: Vodka causes the dictator-mania of Russia.
‘Fun’ fact! This stems in large part from the Russian Tsars making liquor a state monopoly in the late 19th century, ostensibly to control liquor consumption…
… but by making it a state monopoly, the Imperial Russian government found out it was profitable to sell as much of it as possible.