Goltsev V. A.

Goltsev V. A. «Legislation and Customs in Russia of the 18th Century.» — 2nd ed. — St. Petersburg: Printing House of A. Yakobson, 1896. — VIII, 164, XXXII p.

The work is devoted to a characterization of the customs of Russian society in the 18th century: under Peter I, his successors and Catherine II. The author analyzes how the legislation of the Petrine era and subsequent reigns influenced everyday life, customs and social relations.

Goltsev examines the evolution of customs and legislation in Russia of the 18th century, including decrees on shaving beards, assemblies and marriage. The work went through several reprints, which testifies to its demand and scholarly significance.

Viktor Alexandrovich Goltsev (1850–1906) was a Russian publicist, literary critic, historian and public figure, Master of Financial Law and Political Economy. He was the author of a number of works on the history of Russian legislation and social thought.