description Moskovskaya Vodka Overview
Moskovskaya Vodka is a traditional Russian vodka brand whose name translates to Moscow Vodka, with production origins tracing back to the late 19th century. The brand is currently managed by the Russian state-owned enterprise Soyuzplodoimport and is recognized globally by its distinct green label and bottle. It is produced through a process of triple distillation and filtration, resulting in a spirit aimed at the standard domestic and international commercial markets.
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What does the name Moskovskaya mean?
Moskovskaya translates roughly as Moscow-style or of Moscow in English. It is a historic vodka brand associated with the Russian and Soviet vodka tradition.
When did the modern Moskovskaya recipe appear?
A revised Moskovskaya Osobaya recipe was developed in 1936, and production under that name began in the Soviet Union in 1938. Large-scale production expanded in the late 1940s and early 1950s.
Is Moskovskaya Vodka still made in Russia?
The current Moskovskaya brand website identifies production in Riga, Latvia, even though the brand has Russian and Soviet origins. The trademark in Russia is associated with the state enterprise Soyuzplodoimport.
How is Moskovskaya connected to Soyuzplodoimport?
Soyuzplodoimport is the Russian state enterprise associated with legacy brands including Moskovskaya and Stolichnaya. The company registered the Moskovskaya trademark in 1969 and continues to represent the brand in Russia.
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