Jewish Resistance to Military Conscription in 1860s Russia

This chapter explores the varied strategies employed by Jews to evade military conscription in the 1860s, including purchasing discharges and hiring substitutes. It contrasts these tactics with those of Russian peasants and discusses the implications of the 1874 regulation on universal military service. Additionally, it examines the demographic disparities in conscription rates and the societal pressures affecting Jewish integration within the Russian military landscape.