Weights and measures in Russia before the 19th century
The first known written mention of measures applied in Russia is considered to be the Charter of Prince Vladimir of 996. The Charter prescribed: "weights and measures must be observed without any trick, neither diminish nor multiply". The first weight standards were stored in churches and temples.
The first known written mention of measures applied in Russia is considered to be the Charter of Prince Vladimir of 996. The Charter prescribed: "weights and measures must be observed without any trick, neither diminish nor multiply". The first weight standards were stored in churches and temples.
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