In this period, your rights, duties, and even the taxes you paid were determined entirely by the group you were born into. These were divided into two categories: (exempt from taxes and corporal punishment) and unprivileged (burdened by taxes and service). 1. The Clergy (Privileged)
This group included artisans, small shopkeepers, and low-level employees. They paid the poll tax, provided recruits for the army, and were subject to corporal punishment. Summary of Change uchebnik 8 klassa kosulina konspekt 14 paragrafa
A unique military estate that guarded the empire's borders. In exchange for military service, they held land and remained free from taxes. Urban Dwellers ( Meschane ) In this period, your rights, duties, and even
They were exempt from the "poll tax" ( podushnaya podat ) and military recruitment. 2. The Nobility (The Ruling Class) The Clergy (Privileged) This group included artisans, small
Highest tier, allowed to conduct foreign trade and exempt from corporal punishment. 2nd/3rd Guilds: Focused on domestic and local trade.