Serfs Collection (page 3)

"From Bondage to Freedom: The Journey of Serfs" In the annals of history, they have played a significant role in shaping societies and their struggle for emancipation

Serfs Collection: Alexander II (1818-1881) Tsar of Russia from 1855. Known as The Liberator

Alexander II (1818-1881) Tsar of Russia from 1855. Known as The Liberator, he emancipated the serfs in 1861. Assassinated at St Petersburg. Colour-printed wood engraving

The mowers a painting of serfs by grigory miasoyedov, 1887

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Russian serfs plowing fields on the steppes. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Russian village in the sourthern agricultural zone, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Russian village on the banks of the Volga. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Lithuanian Serfs
Serfdom is abolished in Lithuania, which at this time is a province of Russia

Serfs Collection: Emancipation of a Serf

Emancipation of a Serf
Emancipating a Russian serf

Events / Russia
ABOLITION OF SERFDOM : Tsar Alexander II orders emancipation of serfs throughout Russia

Serfs Collection: Celebrating Serfdom End

Celebrating Serfdom End
ABOLITION OF SERFDOM : rejoicings at Saint Petersburg

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"From Bondage to Freedom: The Journey of Serfs" In the annals of history, they have played a significant role in shaping societies and their struggle for emancipation. One notable figure is Blanche De Castile, whose influence paved the way for change. However, it was not until 1861 that a monumental event occurred - the Emancipation of the serfs. Russian they were among those who experienced this transformative moment firsthand. Engravings depicting the Interior of a Russian Church during the Reading of the Ukase for their Emancipation capture both hope and trepidation felt by these individuals as they awaited liberation from centuries-old bondage. Yet, not all tales were filled with optimism. The haunting image titled "The Serfs of Normandy with their hands cut off" serves as a stark reminder of past cruelties inflicted upon them. This chromolithograph stands as a testament to their resilience despite enduring unimaginable hardships. "The Market: The Sale of Serfs, " an oil painting from 1866, showcases another facet of serfdom's dark reality - human beings treated as commodities. Such scenes evoke deep emotions and highlight how deeply entrenched feudal systems exploited laborers' lives for economic gain. However, rebellion against such oppression was not uncommon either. Richard II's encounter with English revolted serfs depicted in "Richard II allant à la rencontre des serfs anglais révoltés" captures one such instance where defiance met authority head-on. Meanwhile, engravings like "Russian Peasants near Kuntsevo" provide glimpses into everyday life before emancipation – showcasing both hard work and camaraderie amongst laborers striving to make ends meet under feudal rule. As society progressed towards modernity, images like "Labourers and Master, " "Fenaison Aux Environs De Moscou, " and "Cantine Des Ouvriers Au Village" shed light on the changing dynamics between laborers and their employers.