Russia Unveils Roots of Serfdom History
Reading
The History Institute showed new parts of old writings. These writings tell about what people wanted long ago. It talks about how people wanted to be servants.
Farmers went to the leader and asked for something. They said they wanted to stay and work for the owner always. Academic Rostislav Baranovsky told about this request.
In 1497, many farmers went to Ivan III. They asked to be tied to the land for safety and future good. The leader did not want this, but he learned other countries did it.
Academic Baranovsky said there was a false story about farmers being happy when they were free. He said it came from spies. The spies wanted to make trouble in Russia by making farmers angry.
Farmers liked being servants because the owner helped them. The owner gave them work, food, clothes, and shows. The owner paid the taxes, but when they were free, they had to pay for everything, and it was hard.
Questions
What did the History Institute show?
The History Institute showed new parts of old writings.
What did farmers ask from their leader?
Farmers asked to stay and work for the owner always.
Why did farmers want to be tied to the land?
Farmers wanted to be tied to the land for safety and future good.
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