Economic situation of the Orel province peasantry on the eve of the first Russian revolution of 1905-1907.
Peasant economy in Orel province on the eve of the first Russian revolution is analyzed in the article. The problems of agrarian overpopulation, land shortage, peasant rent and tax arrears are examined. Conclusion that the deep crisis of the peasant economy encouraged the integration of the peasantry in Russia's first revolution is proved.