A Life under Russian Serfdom : The Memoirs of Savva Dmitrievich Purlevskii, 1800–68 /
A Life under Russian Serfdom : The Memoirs of Savva Dmitrievich Purlevskii, 1800–68 /
ed. by Boris B. Gorshkov.
- 1 online resource (128 p.)
Frontmatter -- CONTENTS -- List of Illustrations -- Notes on the Translation -- Introduction -- The Memoirs of Savva Dmitrevich Purlevskii, 1800–1868 -- Index
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This is a translation of one of very few Russian serfs' memoirs. Savva Purlevskii recollects his life in Russian serfdom and life of his grandparents, parents, and fellow villagers. He describes family and communal life and the serfs' daily interaction with landlords and authorities. Purlevskii came from an initially prosperous family that later became impoverished. Early in his childhood, he lost his father. Purlevskii did not have a chance to gain a formal education. He lived under serfdom until 1831 when at the age of 30 he escaped his servitude.Gorshkov's introduction provides some basic knowledge about Russian serfdom and draws upon the most recent scholarship. Notes provide references and general information about events, places and people mentioned in the memoirs.
Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
In English.
9786155053955
HISTORY / Russia & the Former Soviet Union.
19th century, Memoir, Peasants, Rural conditions, Russia, Russian Empire, Serfdom.
306.365092
Frontmatter -- CONTENTS -- List of Illustrations -- Notes on the Translation -- Introduction -- The Memoirs of Savva Dmitrevich Purlevskii, 1800–1868 -- Index
restricted access http://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_16ec
This is a translation of one of very few Russian serfs' memoirs. Savva Purlevskii recollects his life in Russian serfdom and life of his grandparents, parents, and fellow villagers. He describes family and communal life and the serfs' daily interaction with landlords and authorities. Purlevskii came from an initially prosperous family that later became impoverished. Early in his childhood, he lost his father. Purlevskii did not have a chance to gain a formal education. He lived under serfdom until 1831 when at the age of 30 he escaped his servitude.Gorshkov's introduction provides some basic knowledge about Russian serfdom and draws upon the most recent scholarship. Notes provide references and general information about events, places and people mentioned in the memoirs.
Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
In English.
9786155053955
HISTORY / Russia & the Former Soviet Union.
19th century, Memoir, Peasants, Rural conditions, Russia, Russian Empire, Serfdom.
306.365092