The Difference Between Serfs, Peasants, and Slaves

Russian Serfdom is a practice that arose in the early 17th century. This video not only explains how it came to be, but also what differentiates it from other forms of exploitation and slavery. This video also explains how Russian slavery is truly its unique for its practice, and its history related to serfdom. Sources: The Russian Peasant and Serfdom by Lazar Volin A Companion to Russian History, Slavery and Serfdom in Russia by Richard Hellie If you want more readings on particular aspects of Serfdom visit: