A Life Under Russian Serfdom

This is a translation of one of very few Russian serfs' memoirs. Savva Purlevskii recollects his life in Russian serfdom and life of his grandparents, parents, and fellow villagers. He describes family and communal life and the serfs' daily interaction with landlords and authorities. Purle...

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Main Author: Boris B. Gorshkov (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Central European University Press 2005
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