according to the w.h.o., russia is the fourth-largest consumer of alcohol after belarus moldova, and lithuania. it is not the first time the kremlin has tackled vodka prices. in 2010, they imposed a minimum price. the reason for the timing is simple. russians like many, drink more between christmas and new year. >> new images have been released of the planet from above, or rather from outer space. they were taken by german astronaut who spent six months at the international space station. take a look. >> and otherworldly journey around our very own planet. this is the aurora borealis. it is visible only at the polar regions. >> ♪ >> just as mesmerizing, the man-made urban completions of european cities by night. the beautiful and often surreal images were shot by the german astronaut and geophysicist returned last month after spending half a year at the international space station. his official mentioned -- mission entailed 47 scientific experiments, tests on every thing from human physiology to solar energy. but during down time, he turned to his camera with the world as his subject