Socio-Economic Shifts for Russian Jews Post-Reforms

This chapter examines the profound socio-economic changes faced by Russian Jews after Alexander II's reforms, particularly the abolition of serfdom in 1861. It highlights the diminishing reliance on Jewish middlemen as peasants gained freedom and scrutinizes the diverse impacts on the Jewish community across different regions. Additionally, the chapter explores the evolving dynamics of Jewish land ownership, military conscription, and the relationship between Jews and local Cossack populations during this transformative era.