Question

What was the relationship between peasant and nobles in 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.