In this book, the author discusses his mission to Russia during the famine of 1891-1892 and provides data that sheds light on Russia as it existed at the turn of the 20th century. He examines its political and economic systems, the condition of its peasantry, and other key aspects of life in the country. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone who wishes to gain a deeper understanding of Russia's history and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.