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Russian Ice Vodka - "The Glorious Traditions of Russian Victories".
I'd intended to shoot the entire bottle, but found it a bit difficult as I'm still one-handed after my thumb surgery, so this is just the label.
Why vodka? Well, I'm learning it's a Russian cure-all. I still have a large bandage on my hand was instructed by the surgeon to inject vodka through the bandage. Two weeks out & my thumb is horribly swollen & I have a large hematoma where the tourniquet was. The solution? A vodka compress. Doesn't seem to be working thus far. Maybe if I drank the stuff I'd feel better...
Unbelievably, you can't buy rubbing alcohol in drugstores here because alcoholics might buy & drink it. In its stead, vodka is the perfect distillation for medicinal purposes. Some people still use vodka instead of windshield washer fluid. I'm sure there are many other uses I'm unfamiliar with. (4.16.2011)
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From Project RuSu 365
![Making pelmeni. (5.25.2012)<br />
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Originally from Siberia, pelmeni's the Russian equivalent of ravioli - a little meat-filled dumpling that's boiled & served with butter & sour cream. It's widely eaten throughout the country & sold frozen in the supermarkets. Some, like this woman, still make it from scratch.<br />
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This shot somewhat epitomizes [to me] how our perceptions are deeply influenced by our cultural reference points. Rustem sees this as a typical village woman making a tasty Russian delicacy. Admittedly, I'm not a fan of pelmeni - something about the meat & spices combination doesn't appeal to me. That aside, when I look at this, all I can think of is yuck, as my eyes are drawn to those short, dirty fingernails engaged in food prep and, to a lesser extent, their disparity with the imitation pearls.<br />
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Thanks for you comments yesterday.](https://photos.smugmug.com/Photography/Food/i-c5K8GTt/2/999e4881/Ti/P1090167F-6%28FRAMED%29-2_edited-3-Ti.jpg)
WildeLifePhotography
on April 17, 2011Very interesting commentary. Great shot for one hand.
fotoeffects
on April 17, 2011Great shot one-handed. The doctor's prescription seems pretty odd. I hope your hand is going to be ok. You have me worried.
Happy Tree
on April 17, 2011Cool find!
Donna McCommon
on April 17, 2011I'm all for Vodka!!!!! I also heard that if you have feet that smell, soak them in vodka and it stops it. Interesting info and a great shot.
papamugger
on April 17, 2011Very interesting presentation
349390pitchingwedge33
on April 17, 2011very interesting.....
nelli
on April 16, 2011very nice.
Chuck Beehner
on April 16, 2011cheers!!
pb ;=)
Ed Spadoni
on April 16, 2011Nice shot, very crisp. Ditto every one else -- get out some ice and enjoy!
Beth Branyon
on April 16, 2011Nice comp, interesting commentary! I think you would be better off drinking it too :)