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Serfdom was the basis of the Russian economy for hundreds of years. Many unsuccessful attempts were made to change things for the Serfs. The one successful event was Russian revolution in 1917. They overthrew the Tsar, introduced Communism and established the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics where all businesses were state owned and operated. It was subsequently argued that they became Serfs of the State rather than to the nobles.
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∙ 13y agoThey treated them like slaves except that the serfs were bound to the land they worked on rather than to the owner they worked for. If an American slaveholder moved to another location, he took his slaves with him. If a Russian landowner moved to another location the serfs he formerly had stayed behind and he took the serfs who were working on the land at the new location.
As far as personal treatment goes, serfs usually were allowed to keep only so much of the crops they produced as would keep them alive. The rest went to the landowner.
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Freeing the serfs did what for the Russians?
In practical effects, it did nothing. Serfs were bound to the land that they worked. When Tsar Alexander II issued the Emancipation Manifesto it freed the serfs but created economic conditions that made it impractical to leave. The Russian government took land from the owners but paid them for it. Then the serfs were required to repay the government with what were called "redemption payments." Typically, redemption took about 49 years. Serfs were free to leave but if they did leave they had no land to work. Many left for the cities to work in factories instead. If former serfs wanted to own their own farms, they had to pay the redemption payments first.
Who were the ancestors of the ethnic Russians?
The ancestors of the ethnic Russians were East-Slavic tribes fleeing from Mongol invasions.
Who did Russians trade with?
the USSR
After serfs gained their freedom what is true of their conditions?
the conditions stayed the same. <><><><><><><><><><><><>
Spartan slaves or serfs?
The Helots were serfs - bound to their land, providing a percentage of produce to the Spartan state - different from slaves who were owned outright and had no rights.
How many million Russians out of a population of 36 million were serfs?
At one time, 34 million Russians out of a total population of 36 million were serfs.
Why did the Russians emancipate their serfs and with what results?
For the first time, the serfs were not tied to the land, and had the opportunity to work for their own benefit. Although it seemed to be a great act that would benefit the serfs above all others, this was not entirely true. The compensation of the landowners far outweighed what the serfs were able to gain. The land that they were provided, was not of the same quality the landlords kept for themselves.
What was a result of the mongol empire's invasion of russia?
Heavy Mongol taxes caused many Russians to give up their land and become serfs.
What was a result of the Mongol Empires invasion of Russia?
Heavy Mongol taxes caused many Russians to give up their land and become serfs.
How did Sparta treat the Messenians?
They reduced them to the status of serfs and allotted them to each Spartanta to work their land.
Freeing the serfs did what for the Russians?
In practical effects, it did nothing. Serfs were bound to the land that they worked. When Tsar Alexander II issued the Emancipation Manifesto it freed the serfs but created economic conditions that made it impractical to leave. The Russian government took land from the owners but paid them for it. Then the serfs were required to repay the government with what were called "redemption payments." Typically, redemption took about 49 years. Serfs were free to leave but if they did leave they had no land to work. Many left for the cities to work in factories instead. If former serfs wanted to own their own farms, they had to pay the redemption payments first.
What is most accurate about the serfs?
Serfs were bound to the land.Best of luck to A+Serfs are bound to the land. A+
How do you say trick or treat in Russian?
Russians don't celebrate Halloween, some people there have never even heard of it! Therefore I don't think there's been a word created for Trick or treat.
What religion are most serfs?
Serfs are Islamic
What is the most accurate statement about serfs?
Serfs were bound to the land.Best of luck to A+Serfs are bound to the land. A+
How many serfs are in Russia?
There are no serfs in Russia today.
When did roast dinner start?
"Sunday Roast dates back to when the squire would treat his serfs to a meal of roast oxen every Sunday to reward them for the week's work."
