January 1, 2025Новая и Новейшая история / Novaia i noveishaia istoriia

The Formation of the Little Russian Gentry in the Context of Eighteenth-Century Russian Nobility

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Emerging Little Russian gentry identified with Great Russian nobility, highlighting social integration.
By the mid-eighteenth century, Cossack elite transformed into a recognised noble estate amid local dynamics.
Exploration of Cossack institutions reveals significant elements of military democracy and self-governance frameworks.
Recognition of Little Russian gentry by Russian government points to adaptive imperial responses and elite transformation.

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Article analyses the rise of Little Russian gentry from Cossack elite in Little Russia, suggesting a complex integration with Russian nobility.

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Article analyses the rise of Little Russian gentry from Cossack elite in Little Russia, suggesting a complex integration with Russian nobility.