HIS250Y1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Serfdom In Russia, Chapter 27, Raznochintsy
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Chapter 27: the economic and social development of russia in the first half of the 19th century. Allowed peasants to take a greater role in controlling farming, and simply demanded higher payments from them. Serfs had to work in factories, transportation, and other occupations in order to afford obrok. Industry largely restricted to urals, moscow area, st. petersburg - baltic region. Grain-consuming center and north, produced from industries and crafts. Growth of people "in between" traditional social groups. Some were able to build their own positions. Chapter 28: russian culture in the first half of the 19th century. Philosophical, social, and political thought grew and thrived. Founded universities in kazan, kharkov, st. petersburg, etc. Tried to keep people in their social places. Exert minute control over each and every aspect. Required special permission to allow certain lower classes in. Full-time inspectors to keep an eye on matters and ensure proper education being taught.
