 Vodka protests of 1858–1859

The Vodka protests of 1858–1859 () were organized to boycott the sale and consumption of vodka in the Russian Empire.Russian state budget was depleted during the Crimean War (1853–1856) and the government increased the price for alcohol concessions which, in turn, led to nearly tripling of retail vodka prices to 8–10 rubles per bucket.