Lec 6: Pre-reform Russian Society Flashcards
1
Q
What caused the number of boyars to increase?
A
The pomeste system. As a consequence, status was no longer hereditary, but depended on your loyalty to the tsar.
2
Q
what were the pomestchiki entitled to?
A
did not pay taxes and were tried in higher court
3
Q
where did the women stay
A
the terem
