Catherine the Great

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How did Catherine the Great view serfdom? Catherine the Great
8 days ago | beth

How did Catherine the Great view serfdom?

Catherine the Great saw serfdom as a necessary element of the Russian social structure, despite recognizing its inhumanity. While she expressed a desire to reform it, her reliance on the nobility's support, who benefited from serfdom, limited significant changes during her reign.