VOICED : Russia works to shake off bootleg vodka hangover

In Russia, authorities have seized 100,000 bootleg bottles as part of a crackdown on illegal alcohol. A new law mandates alcohol sellers to register electronically to prevent illegal sales. A recent methanol poisoning incident in Siberia highlights the dangers of toxic alcohol substitutes. Despite a decline in alcohol-related deaths, the black market persists as Russia faces economic challenges.

What measure has Russia implemented to prevent illegal alcohol from reaching the market?

• Increased police patrols

• Electronic registry for alcohol sellers

• Higher taxes on alcohol

• Public awareness campaigns

What tragic event occurred in Siberia related to illegal alcohol consumption?

• A factory explosion

• A mass poisoning from methanol

• A fire in a warehouse

• A protest against alcohol laws

Why do some people in Russia resort to drinking dangerous substances?

• Cultural traditions

• Availability of legal alcohol

• Economic hardship and alcoholism

• Lack of awareness

What trend has been observed in legal vodka sales in Russia?

• They have declined

• They have remained stable

• They have increased

• They have been banned

Despite economic challenges, what continues to be a source of consolation for some Russians?

• Non-alcoholic beverages

• Legal vodka

• Black market alcohol

• Imported wines