A series of tragic incidents in Russia, particularly in the Leningrad region, has led to at least 25 fatalities this month as a result of consuming tainted or bootleg alcohol. Reports indicate that 19 individuals have died after drinking counterfeit vodka, with a nursery teacher arrested in connection to the cases. The interior ministry confirmed that the death toll includes seven people who succumbed after consuming illegal alcohol. Authorities are investigating the rising trend of alcohol poisoning linked to smuggled liquor.