Tolstoy and serfdom

A Serf ... a person bound to a land and remains when it is sold. <Tab/>Serfdom was a part of Russia, since the Mongol invasion. The system originated during feudal times and was a means of protection and income for vulnerable peasants. By the early 18th century, much of Western Europe had abandoned serfdom. Russia however, continued in its society of serfs. <Tab/>There were 3 types of …

…landowners, who felt he was biased. Other problems existed like the fact that the serfs were required to take land, but didn't want it because of the debt that came with it. There were positive changes also, an increase in literacy rate and the rapid growth of industrial Russia are examples. Now we'll have a skit by Terri and Clayton. It comes page 2462 chapter 7 It is dialogue between Ivan Illych and Geraism, his peasant butler.