A drink commonly
associated with Russia, but actually invented in 14th century Poland. Polish peasants created it naming it "wodka" (meaning water, because it was a clear alcohol) as a cure for
the Black Plague, however it also become a substitute for the spoiled water supply from disease and death commonplace back during the plague's terror.
It spread throughout Poland, (which then included a large part of Ukraine and Belarus) reaching Russia.
Made from either grain alcohol or potato. Vodka from Finland and Poland is generally stronger than
Russian vodka.