Birthday of Russian vodka

50 grams is more than enough, as Mendeleev himself believed.Today is the official birthday of vodka. On January 31, 1865 in St. Petersburg, Dmitry Mendeleev defended his famous doctoral thesis – “On the connection of alcohol with water”. The original text is still kept in the museum of the famous chemist - in St. Petersburg State University. Some scientists believe that this work became the basis for the classic drink strength of 40 degrees.

Mendeleev Dmitry Ivanovich

In fact, Mendeleev, of course, did not invent vodka, it appeared long before him. According to some sources, white bread wine was brought to Russia from Scandinavia in the 16th century. Others, 100 years earlier, from Genoa. By the way, the fortress of vodka in our country has never been dogma. Traditionally, produced different varieties - 38, 45 and even 56 degrees.

Another interesting detail: there is an opinion that in fact Mendeleev considered the ideal fortress of vodka 38 degrees, but this number was rounded to 40 - so it was easier to calculate the tax on alcohol.

Just do not overdo it - 150 grams is more than enough, as D.I. Mendeleev himself believed.