developments in working and living conditions in the countryside
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- Created on: 31-05-21 12:25
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- developments in working and living conditions in the countryside
- life became harsher for the poorest peasants
- the kulaks prospered
- many peasants had to leave their farms and look for seasonal farming work or industrial employment
- a minority migrated to Siberia
- the commune remained at the heart of rural life
- living standards varied but in general were poor
- many peasants were classified unfit for military service
- healthcare improvements were provided through the zemstva
- mortality rates remained high and there were too few doctors
- there wasn't enough teachers
- most peasants received only basic education
- in 1914 there was still around 60% illiteracy
- peasantry remained at the bottom of the social ladder
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