Among male Russian smokers, 35% of those in the hardest-drinking category -- those who consumed more than a liter and a half of vodka per week -- died between the ages of 35 and 54, the study found.

This kitten's life was saved by half a litre of vodka after yobs doused her with anti-freeze. Missey came home after the incident last week soaking wet and was seriously ill by the next morning.

The risk of dying before age 55 for those who said they drank three or more half-liter bottles of vodka a week was a shocking 35%. Overall, a quarter of Russian men die before reaching 55 ...

They found male smokers who drank three or more half liter vodka bottles each week faced a 35 percent risk for premature death within two decades, compared to 16 percent for men who consumed half ...

The 34-year-old suspect was seen on camera with the alcohol in his hand, before he necks over half its contents. Amazingly, he then replaces the lid on the bottle and places it back on the shelf.

(не пора ли нам поддать?). A standard bottle of vodka holds half a liter and is thus called a “half liter” (поллитра). This word refers specifically to a bottle of ...

Russian vodka lovers are fuming as the Finance Ministry has slapped a 17 percent price increase on a half-liter bottle, ...