I want to know the answer to the following question:
What did Russian Empress Elizabeth use the proceeds of the tax on salt and alcohol for?
All the background I'm provided with is that "Many middle and small powers in Europe, unlike in the previous wars, tried to steer clear away from the escalating conflict, even though they had interests in the conflict or with the belligerents, like Denmark-Norway.". Is that enough to answer the question?
Answer: no