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References
- ↑ Micallef, Joseph V. "Ditching Russian Vodka? Here's Where Other Favorite Vodkas Are Produced". Forbes. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ↑ "Dolgoruki". www.bottles.geotrade.bg. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
