Struggles of Jewish Settlers in Czarist Russia

This chapter examines the socio-economic challenges faced by Jewish settlers in Russia during the era of serfdom, highlighting their limited land access and the complexities of agricultural adaptation. It critiques the disconnect between governmental support for agricultural initiatives and the settlers' reluctance to engage in farming, revealing underlying issues of entitlement and inefficiency. Additionally, the chapter discusses the broader implications of these challenges on state finances and the socio-economic landscape of the region.