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Focusing on the social history of the clergy in the nineteenth century, this volume explores the various attempts at reform and their effects on the rank-and-file parish clergy. It delves into the debates surrounding these issues, highlighting how reforms shaped the structure and perspectives of the clergy during this transformative period.

Drawing on recently opened archival materials, leading American and European scholars provide an authoritative interpretation of Russian history and culture, ranging from the eighth century to the recent creation of the Commonwealth of Independent States