Post by Otto Kretschmer on Jul 16, 2024 14:20:18 GMT
Let's say that Peter the Great is just a different person and rather than entrenching serfdom, he makes reforms aimed at weakening it.
Subsequently serfdom is abolished much earlier in Russia, at some point between 1760 and 1800 (most likely the later date) instead of early 1860s.
What are the consequences for Russia and the world?
1. One obvious consequence would be much faster economic modernization of Russia - including faster urbanization and a higher rate of population growth. This generally means Russia that is much stronger in the 19th and early 20th century.
2. An economically and demographically stronger Russia likely means Russia that is more assertive on the international stage. At least the Ottomans are screwed even more than OTL and Russian position in the Balkans is stronger. The Great Game (or some analogue of it) might go in Russia's favor. Russian controlled Korea and Iran are a possibility.
What do you guys think?
Subsequently serfdom is abolished much earlier in Russia, at some point between 1760 and 1800 (most likely the later date) instead of early 1860s.
What are the consequences for Russia and the world?
1. One obvious consequence would be much faster economic modernization of Russia - including faster urbanization and a higher rate of population growth. This generally means Russia that is much stronger in the 19th and early 20th century.
2. An economically and demographically stronger Russia likely means Russia that is more assertive on the international stage. At least the Ottomans are screwed even more than OTL and Russian position in the Balkans is stronger. The Great Game (or some analogue of it) might go in Russia's favor. Russian controlled Korea and Iran are a possibility.
What do you guys think?