In 17th century Russia, bearded men faced a "beard tax" of up to 100 roubles a year, introduced in 1698 to tidy up the elite. The law saw several revisions before being repealed in 1772.
Source: one
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April 9, 2025
April 9, 2025
In 17th century Russia, bearded men faced a "beard tax" of up to 100 roubles a year, introduced in 1698 to tidy up the elite. The law saw several revisions before being repealed in 1772.
Source: one
