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Created page with "== Introduction == Serfdom in Russia was a form of feudal dependency that existed from the 17th century until its abolition in 1861. It was a system where peasants were bound to the land and under the control of landowners, known as boyars or nobles. This system played a crucial role in shaping the social, economic, and political landscape of Russia. Unlike Western Europe, where serfdom began to decline in the late Middle Ages, Russian serfdom intensified and..."