Do Russians drink beer for Christmas?

November 26, 2007 2:26 PM

Are there any popular Russian Christmas beers? Also, can you translate the label that's linked inside?
posted by sixpack to food & drink (5 comments total)

I found this label. Can you translate it for me?
posted by sixpack at 2:28 PM on November 26, 2007

I believe it says "Bochkarev [name of the beer] celebrates the new year!" The Comic Sans is a nice touch.
posted by barnacles at 2:37 PM on November 26, 2007

It says "Bochkarev wishes you a happy new year!"
posted by nasreddin at 2:44 PM on November 26, 2007

Literally, "congratulates you on the New Year," but it has the same sense as "wishes you a merry Christmas."
posted by nasreddin at 2:45 PM on November 26, 2007

Thanks for the clarification, nasreddin. My Russian skills grow weaker by the minute. I really must practice ...
posted by barnacles at 2:51 PM on November 26, 2007