"WHERE TAVERN IS , THERE BUMPKIN IS ": AFTERMATH OF WINE REFORM OF 1863 IN THE LIGHT OF POPULAR PROVERBS AND SAYINGS
Abstract
The article analyses the circumstances causing
the increase of the number of public houses after the wine
reform of 1863. The author focuses on the role of tavern in
the life of post-reform countryside. Peoples views on public
house are represented in popular proverbs and sayings
about tavern. The article investigates alcohol expenditures
in peasants budgets and shows high profitability of tavern
business. The author draws the conclusion that increase of
the number of taverns, low price of spirits, illegal activity of
traders and lack of drinking culture aggravated the problem of
heavy drinking in the country.
the increase of the number of public houses after the wine
reform of 1863. The author focuses on the role of tavern in
the life of post-reform countryside. Peoples views on public
house are represented in popular proverbs and sayings
about tavern. The article investigates alcohol expenditures
in peasants budgets and shows high profitability of tavern
business. The author draws the conclusion that increase of
the number of taverns, low price of spirits, illegal activity of
traders and lack of drinking culture aggravated the problem of
heavy drinking in the country.
About the Author
Наталья Горюшкина
Юго-Западный государственный университет (г. Курск)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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