What could happen to boyars who refused to follow Peter the Great’s rules for modern garb?

a) They could have their beards shaved by beard police.
b) They were subject to long religious retreats at remote Russian monasteries.
Consider This: Boyars were prohibited from wearing long robes as well. See 5.6: Narrative: The Grand Embassy.
c) They could have a part of the left ear clipped, so everyone would know they were defiant.
Consider This: Boyars were prohibited from wearing long robes as well. See 5.6: Narrative: The Grand Embassy.
d) They would be forced to work on the gangs building St. Petersburg.
Consider This: Boyars were prohibited from wearing long robes as well. See 5.6: Narrative: The Grand Embassy.


a) They could have their beards shaved by beard police.

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