The Transbaikalian Cossaks Arable Farming in the Early 20th century
The author analyzes an important economic branch - arable farming of Transbaikalian Cossacks. The author systematized statistic facts, which show the decrease of the productivity of the arable farming of Cossacks and as a consequence - the decline of Cossacks well-being level. The main reasons of low crop yield of the cereals are analyzed in the article. So, the corn productivity during 1900-1915 is demonstrated, and the conclusion about the insufficient supply of the Cossacks with bread is made