Negative consequences of the implementation of the Law on May 14, 1885

Relevance. The article is devoted to the analysis of the consequences of the implementation of the Law of May 14, 1885, which approved a new procedure for the operation of drinking establishments in Russia. The theoretical and practical significance of the study is indisputable, as it expands the understanding of the modernization of the excise system, emphasizes the importance of taking into account the side effects of transformations in the alcohol sector, and touches on an important historical aspect that should be taken into account when improving modern excise legislation.

The purpose is to indicate the negative consequences of the Law of May 14, 1885 in the drinking trade.

The objectives of the study are to highlight the goals of the drinking transformation, the negative consequences of the Law of May 14, 1885, and identify the reasons why the goals were not achieved. Methodology. The article is based on the principles of historicism, consistency and objectivity. In addition, they applied historical-genetic, historical-typological methods. The combination of these principles and methods ensured the achievement of this goal.

Results. The law of May 14, 1885 was intended to regulate the sale of alcohol and become an obstacle to drunkenness. The study found that the ban on the operation of drinking houses (pubs) led to an increase in the underground alcohol trade. The scale of street drinking has increased. The peasants considered drinking establishments as a rural club, and a feast as a way of communication.

Conclusion. The law of May 14, 1885 had a number of negative consequences that could not be eliminated, preserving the personal interest of the owners of drinking establishments and consumers of alcohol. Both of them found, at least at their own risk, a wide variety of ways not to comply with the restrictive requirements of the law. It was necessary to find more effective measures to regulate the alcohol market, which was done by switching to a state-owned wine operation.

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