Singles are better for army

The happy person is the one who is happy at home. "Relates this, also, to the family of Russian officer, whose honor was protected by public opinion, and by laws. But, together with all possible privileges and by encouragements officer's rank was noticeably pinched in the personal life. There was an attempt to decrease the burden of state expenditures for the content of officer families, to fence the interests of treasury.

It was considered that singles for the military service are more suitable than family man. It was emphasized that the military service requires layout constant, high courage and bravery, which borders on the self-sacrifice. Singles, it is said, are much more brave, than married. "The consciousness of the helplessness of family in the case of death of married officer to a certain degree influences his courage". The concern about the material aspect of life was manifested. Family of officer - provided for family. Thus far officer cannot ensure materially, he must not be married.

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