Why do Russian people drink vodka?

There are a lot of reasons, why Russian people drink vodka. Here are some of them:

1.) To warm themselves in winter;

2.) To reduce stress and to put themselves in good spirits;

3.) To celebrate a happy event;

4.) During national holidays;

5.)During negotiations to create a comfortable and trustworthy atmosphere;

6.) After funerals to pray for for the deceased;

7.)To be reconciled with somebody;

8.) To spend the time. When a few Russian men gather together, they always take a bottle of vodka. Without it they feel uncomfortable;

9.) To reduce pain, as an anaesthetic. If they do not want to take medicine.
10.) To pay for some services or help ( mostly in villages);

So you see, that vodka accompanies Russian people all their life and help them to survive.:)