Аннотация:Abstract. In this paper the effect of the "Prohibition" on the welfare during the First World War is investigated. The findings of this study allowed not only to clarify some issues related to the historical situation in Russia during 1914-1917 y., but also to give a deeper understanding of the processes taking place in Russia in the early of 20th century. The study noted that after the February revolution in 1917, the Provisional Government had left the
"Prohibition" in force. Came to power in October 1917, the Bolsheviks also did not abolish the law. The ban remained in the effect until the 26 of August 1923, when the restrictions were lifted on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages.
[Rozinskaya N.A. Influence of the "Prohibition" on the welfare during the First World War. Life Sci J 2014;12(12s):865-869] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 188
Keywords: "Prohibition", impact, population, historical situation, the revolution, the Bolsheviks, alcohol, drink.