Prohibition in Imperial Russia

[thedarkone]

Hey, can anyone give me a little more information about prohibition in Imperial Russia? I've read it was widely supported, but that it was just for public places? I'm a little unclear, because I've read accounts, memoirs, anecdotes that still involved booze after the time it was imposed. Any extra info or reading materials I could use would be greatly appreciated.

[duke felix]

I believe it only applied during the years of WW1, and it wasn't a blanket ban. Vodka was made illegal as it was viewed to impact the productivity of workers and soldiers whereas the champagne drunk by the aristocracy remained legal.