A Life under Russian Serfdom : : The Memoirs of Savva Dmitrievich Purlevskii, 1800–68 / / ed. by Boris B. Gorshkov.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Central European University Press eBook-Package 2013-1998
• HerausgeberIn: Gorshkov, Boris B.,
• Place / Publishing House: Budapest ;, New York : : Central European University Press, , [2005]; ©2005
• Year of Publication: 2005
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (128 p.)
• Other title: Frontmatter --; CONTENTS --; List of Illustrations --; Notes on the Translation --; Introduction --; The Memoirs of Savva Dmitrevich Purlevskii, 1800–1868 --; Index
• Format: Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
• ISBN: 9786155053955; 9783110780550
• Access: restricted access
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: ed. by Boris B. Gorshkov.

This is a translation of one of very few Russian serfs' memoirs. Savva Purlevskii recollects his life in Russian serfdom and life of his grandparents, parents, and fellow villagers. He describes family and communal life and the serfs' daily interaction with landlords and authorities. Purlevskii came from an initially prosperous family that later became impoverished. Early in his childhood, he lost his father. Purlevskii did not have a chance to gain a formal education. He lived under serfdom until 1831 when at the age of 30 he escaped his servitude.Gorshkov's introduction provides some basic knowledge about Russian serfdom and draws upon the most recent scholarship. Notes provide references and general information about events, places and people mentioned in the memoirs.