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Putin curbs rising vodka prices in a bid to preserve his popularity
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  • His popularity is partly based on reputation for providing prosperity
  • He told officials high prices encourage production of bootleg spirits
  • These carry greater risks to people's health than legally produced alcohol
  • Russia is facing its worst economic crisis since 1998

Posted by: Fred 2014-12-26
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