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Barbers at Moscow's Gates
The impact of Peter the Great on Russia was perhaps greater than even the most famous absolute ruler, Louis XIV, had on France. But did you know that as part of his modernization program of the 1680s, Peter forced all Russian men to shave off their beards or face a heavy tax?
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The impact of Peter the Great on Russia was perhaps greater than even the most famous absolute ruler, Louis XIV, had on France. But did you know that as part of his modernization program of the 1680s, Peter forced all Russian men to shave off their beards or face a heavy tax?
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