Russia's Beard Tax: Peter The Great's War On Beards
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5th September 1698: Peter the Great imposes a tax on beards
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Peter implemented social modernization in an absolute manner by introducing French and western dress to his court and requiring courtiers, state officials, and the military to shave their beards and adopt modern clothing styles. One means of achieving this end was the introduction of taxes for long beards and robes in September 1698.