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Russian Vodka Museum

It is no coincidence that the Museum of the History of Russian Vodka is located within the walls of the Izmailovo Kremlin, because Moscow in the 15th century became the site of the emergence of Russian vodka, and on Izmailovsky lands exemplary royal economy with rich arable land and production was located once.

The museum’s very interesting collection, demonstrating the 500-year history of Russian vodka from the moment of its invention to the present day, contains more than 1000 types of this drink, old vodka recipes of the 18th century, posters, photographs and documents from different periods of Russian history, “historical” types and forms of vodka labels and bottles. The museum’s exposition presents a unique item - a model of the first distillation apparatus, with the help of which in the 15th century they began to receive hop wine.

Having visited the museum, you will learn about the technology of the process of preparing vodka, the main components of the most famous Russian drink, hear a fascinating story about how vodka influenced the course of important historical events in Russia. Our guide will tell about personal alcohol addictions of the representatives of the Russian Imperial House and the emergence of modern vodka traditions.

In the museum, guests are greeted by a gracious bartender - the most popular museum worker among visitors. At the bar you can enjoy a cocktail based on vodka - before, after or even instead of an excursion.

Famous characters who created the history of not only our country, but also the drink, will become your guides in time!

At the end of the inspection of the exposition, after a pleasant pastime in the bar area, you will be able to purchase a souvenir faceted glass and take pictures with the heroes of the era, because the whole museum is a real photo zone!