Title: State service in sixteenth century Novgorod
Description: State Service in Sixteenth Century Novgorod is about the first century of the legal development of the pomestie established by Ivan III after the conquest of Novgorod. The cadasters from the two provinces (Shelonskaia and Vodskaia) with the highestconcentration of pomesties showed most remained in the original landlord's family. The acquisition of additional land from deceased family members and the exchanges for land near other relatives without the state's prior permission is evidence of its recognition of the family's interest in the land. Although the turnover was higher after the 1550s, m.
Subjects: History, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS, Real Estate, Land tenure, Social structure, General
Places: Velikii  Novgorod (Russia), Russia (Federation), Velikii  Novgorod
Time periods: 16th century