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Stolypin's Upbringing
- Pyotr Stolypin, born in 1862 to a prominent noble family, grew up on rural estates.
- This upbringing fostered a lifelong attachment to the countryside over city life.
Stolypin's Formative Experiences
- Stolypin's early career in Kovno, Lithuania, exposed him to the Russian Empire's challenges.
- He observed firsthand the peasants' poor conditions, inefficient agriculture, and tense ethnic relations.
German Influence
- Stolypin was impressed by German efficiency and prosperity, contrasting it with Russian backwardness.
- He saw individual land ownership as key to incentivizing work and bolstering the Kaiser's support.