About the book: 2005 / The book is dedicated to the emergence and spread of alcoholic beverages in Russia from antiquity to the present day. The formation of domestic drinking traditions, the consumption of alcohol in various strata of society, and attempts at anti-alcohol campaigns in the 17th–20th centuries are considered. The book is of a popular science nature and is intended not only for specialists, but also for a wide range of readers interested in Russian history.