Vladimir Putin's favourite holiday spot in Sochi has been hit with a deadly wave of bootleg alcohol which has left at least a dozen people dead after they went blind Lovely place, just don't drink there (Image: Getty Images)

A dozen individuals, primarily tourists, have tragically lost their lives after consuming counterfeit grappa in Sochi, a favourite holiday spot of Vladimir Putin . The victims suffered from blindness before succumbing to painful deaths due to poisoning. There are growing concerns that the death toll may increase. ‌

Among the deceased are Maxim Smetanin, 37, and his wife Darya, 35, who purchased the illicit alcohol from a well-liked tourist market in Sochi during their holiday. The cause of death was methanol poisoning. ‌

Darya took small sips of the l

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