Great news, friends. Today marks the opening ceremony of the Sochi Olympics in Russia. That means no one will judge you for making all the vodka drinks your little heart desires. One of the purest and most popular spirits around, vodka is worth celebrating today and all Olympics long. But before you do, take a minute to test your knowledge on the tipple with this oh-so-informative quiz. The world may never know whether the liquor originated in Russia or Poland, but you can still brush up on other fun facts. Cheers!

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Shot For Shot: What's Your Vodka IQ?

Vodka is the Russian word for:

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