At the Museum of Russian Vodka in St. Petersburg, a 30-minute tour covers the history, production and traditions of vodka and concludes with an optional tasting of some of the 213 varieties. Tour, RUB300 (near $5.30); tour plus tasting, RUB450. Open daily 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
The museum is attached to the restaurant Russian Vodka Room No. 1 (4, Konnogvardeisky Blvd., Saint Petersburg, 190128, Russia; phone +7 812 570 64 20, www.vodkaroom.ru [click on the Union Jack]), specializing in vodka and traditional Russian cuisine, including salted herring, dumplings and caviar.
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