Dossier
Cognac
Coverage of Cognac in the Nexus archive.
- “Vodka did not go down well in space.”
Rookie cosmonaut Sergei Zalyotin assessed the future viability of Russia’s aging space station Mir by spending two months aboard conducting critical repairs. The crew occasionally consumed cognac after a long week of work, though the title references vodka not being suitable in space.
- From Cognac to Apricots: These Armenian Products Are Now Off-Limits in Russia
Russia has imposed restrictions on Armenian products such as Cognac and apricots. These measures coincide with Armenia's efforts to strengthen European ties and precede parliamentary elections in the South Caucasus country.
- Russia Targets Armenian Cognac and Wine in Latest Trade Curbs on Yerevan
Russia has imposed trade restrictions on Armenian cognac and wine as part of a series of measures against Armenian goods. The move follows deteriorating relations between Russia and Armenia.