Thursday, February 11, 2016

Why Marshal Zhukov Insisted on Clear Coke

Clandestine cola...

Ike to Zhukov: Those are some of our guys enjoying a Coca-Cola pause that refreshes. Want to try a Coke?  You'd probably really like it.

Here's a fun historical footnote: How Ike introduced Soviet Marshal Georgy Zhukov to Coca-Cola and Truman came to the marshal's rescue when his clear Coke supply ran out.

For more on the clandestine cola and vodka look-alike for the marshal: http://www.greatbigstory.com/stories/clear-coke

Coke has been popular for years in Russia. Here's a street ad in Moscow.

Photos: Google, Pinterest.  

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