Bearded Tax Returns Bear on 17th Century Russia
A historical note recalls 1689 Russia under Peter the Great imposing a beard tax. Citizens wore stubble to evade penalties, while soldiers and officials often paid for clean shaven appearances in a push toward modernizing attire and state control.
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