Question

Discuss the relationship between peasants and nobles of Russia, during 19th century.

Answer 1

The relationship between the peasants and the nobles in Russia was given a term “Serfdom”.

In the 19th century, the Serfdom was hardly efficient, as the nobles and the serfs had little incentives to improve the lands.

However, it was politically effective since the nobles hardly challenged the Tsar due to the fear of provoking an uprising of the peasants.

There were many revolts for abolishing the serfdom, but the Russian state continued to support the Serfdom due to military conscription.

Serfdom was finally abolished in 1861, but it came with terms that were not very favorable with the peasants. 

Answer 2

Answer:

• peasants cultivated the lands but in Russia most land was owned by nobles and church.
• The relationship between peasants and nobles was given a term serfdom.
• The peasants were drawn by hunger for land because though serfdom was abolished in 1861, the conditions of the peasants were miserable.
• Small holdings, heavy redemption dues, lack of capital and outdated modes of farming added to their misery.
• Peasant’s anger found vent in refusal to pay rent and violence. Sometimes the peasants even murdered the landlords.