to says who; actually, there were differences of opinion even amongst the chassdim. I imagine you are referring to a “gezeirah” in the 1850’s (that is EIGHTEEN hundred and fifties-in the secualr calendar)by the then russian governemt no to wear certain clothkng (I cannot quite remember the actual details)if my memory serves me correctly, the chidushei Harim (gur) was for stadning fast while other rebebs were for compromise. Maybe someoen can check in on google or elsewhere.
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