Aristocrats and Servitors

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Focusing on the elite Boyar Duma, this study delves into the influential figures who shaped Russian governance and society in the seventeenth century. It explores their careers in government, family ties, factional alliances, and economic pursuits, offering insights into their values and attitudes. Through collective biography, the author sheds light on the dynamics of power and influence during a pivotal era in Russian history.