Recently, I came across some really interesting Soviet era anti-drinking propaganda posters. While not 100% sure about the verbatim translation of each poster, I think I was more or less able to figure these out using my deductive reasoning skills, and of course, common sense. The end result, is a translation for the following 21 propaganda posters, which I believe to be most accurate - or at least reasonable -  for someone that does not speak Russian. I must say the angle taken by the Soviets during their prohibition campaign differs greatly from what you would see here in the contemporary, western world. Perhaps the differences are cultural?

Physical activity can be rewarding at times, but when there is potential to break the glass that is holding your favorite beverage, the risks really outweigh the rewards.

Everyone loves a connoisseur, someone who can easily explain the subtle nuances of whiskey and eloquently converse on the subject of other fine spirits. Therefore it is encouraged to store important alcohol-related information safely away in your brain, because it is bound to come in handy one day.

Be careful to not get too drunk in public. The holding cells in the local jail house are rather small.

A bottle of fine wine is precious, like a child. Take great pains to ensure its safety.

Follow the green bottle for the time of your life!

Pink plaid ties make you look like a knucklehead.

Never turn your back on alcohol. It is best to always at least keep it in your periphery, but we recommend not taking your eyes off of it. Like a good friend, it will sucker-punch you every now and again.

If you drink too much, you might make some mistakes. Some mistakes turn into pregnancies.

Stop drinking before you get to the toy truck that some trickster placed in your glass.

There are many fine uses for your alcohol bottles post-consumption. Also, many of the associated activities are much more fun post-consumption.

Now Available! Prosthetic legs that look like large champagne bottles. Leave it to the French to pull this fashion tip out of their berets.

If you break three or more bones, then you will be awarded a sash with a badge affixed to it for each broken limb.

Alcohol should be consumed daily. Be sure to schedule it in.

Drinking can help timid people speak in public wtih more authority. If you have anxiety about an important presentation to give before your colleagues, liquor will help you to loosen up.

Alcohol is what holds the left and right side of your brain together.

Drinking beer is a lot like fighting snakes. It is only for real men.

In case of a fire, bottles of alcohol can be lowered to safety from the second story of a home by using a simple slipknot, and slowly descending the bottles to a friend below. Make sure you get all alcohol out of your house before you exit yourself.

When you are getting tired of just drinking, try switching up your substances a bit.

Don't make yourself a prisoner to one alcohol type, try them all. Variety is the spice of life.

If all the liquor stores are closed you still want to drink, do not fret. Just look for nice men in black coats to help you find what you are looking for.

Here's a handy tip: don't have a bottle opener? Try using a wrench!

Source: The Museum of Anti-Alcohol Posters

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