The Russian Economists at the Turn of XXth Century about Peasant Reform (1861) and its Influence on the Development of Agriculture in Russia

Abstract

In this article, some methods of conducting Peasant reform (1861) considered in the works of Russian economists at the turn of XXth century are examined. It is noted that despite the emancipation of the Russian peasantry from the bondage in the result of the Reform, this fundamental transformation of peasant life did not contribute to Russian agriculture development, but on the contrary, led to stagnation and further deepening agrarian crisis.

Keywords:

modernization, agriculture, serfdom, land allotment, Peasant reform (1861)