vodka

Vodka is a typically Russian and Polish specialty, and in fact, in both languages this word is found, which however takes on very different and even antithetical meanings: in the case of the Russian language, in fact, the same would mean "water", while, in Polish this term would more or less reflect the meaning of "fire". This spirit is produced from cereals and potatoes, and in general has an alcohol content between 40 and 60 degrees, as well as a particularly strong aroma and, finally, a not particularly strong taste. In the past, both in Russia and Poland, vodka was mainly used as a medicine: only later did it become a national drink.