William Vasilyevich Pokhlyobkin (August 20, 1923 – April 15 (burial date), 2000) (Russian: ?????? ?????????? ?????????, Viliyam Vasilievich Pokhlyobkin) was the foremost expert on the history of Russian cuisine and the author of numerous culinary books.
His A History of Vodka has been translated into a number of languages, including English.
Pokhlyobkin was also an expert in the history of the diplomacy and international relations of Russia, as well as a geographer and a journalist.