Emancipation

Question 1

When was emancipation ukase?

Answer 1

1851

Question 2

Where did Emancipation Ukase say peasants must move

Answer 2

To Mirs (peasant community)

Question 3

What must peasants pay as term of Emancipation Ukase

Answer 3

Redemption payments
- 45 annual payments
- 6% interest

Question 4

Emancipation Ukase timeline

Answer 4

1851 - priv serfs freed
1866 - 20 mil state serfs

But

By 1881, 15% serfs still obligated to landowner

Question 5

What % of serfs still obligated to landowner in 1881

Answer 5

15%

Question 6

How many peasant riots following emancipation ukase?

Answer 6

674 in first 4 months

Question 7

What class emerges from emancipation?

Answer 7

Kulaks

Question 8

What did high redemption payments mean in practice of emancipation ukase?

Answer 8

Many serfs continue working for old owners as still indebted

Question 9

What was a benefit of redemption payments for economy?

Answer 9

More money to invest into economy

Question 10

What shift in economy can be seen after emancipation ukase

Answer 10

Shift to more money-based economy

Question 11

What did high redemption payments reduce?

Answer 11

Consumer demand as low purchasing power among peasants