Economic Struggles and Social Dynamics in White Russia

This chapter examines the fraught relationship between Jewish schnapps distillers and impoverished peasants in White Russia, highlighting the socio-economic tensions of the era. It discusses authorities' concerns regarding unrest against the Jewish population, the impact of oppressive landlord policies, and the role of alcohol in perpetuating peasant exploitation. Through historical documents and critiques of Jewish societal structures, the narrative reveals the complexities of ethnic relations and economic hardship during a transformative period in Russian history.