Neighboring capitalism. Peasant associations in St. Petersburg in the late 19th to early 20th century

"Lev Lurie"s Book “Neighborhood Capitalism. The peasant farms of St. Petersburg at the end of the XIX - early XX centuries ”summarizes the many years of the author’s many years to study the mechanisms of peasant migration in the capital of the Russian Empire in the last three reign. The author comes to the conclusion about a deep connection (in some specialties - almost mutually unambiguous compliance) between the departure place to St. Petersburg and classes in the city. For decades, neighboring villages sent a certain qualifications to the capital of artisans, who settled with immigrants from their small homeland, studied the most experienced crafts and eventually transferred several altered community skills to the city. Such an adaptation mechanism facilitated many years of stay far from the family and familiar way, contributed to the adaptation of those who decided to stay in St. Petersburg. Earth communication contributed to monetary success and increased social capital. Petershawk-priests remained socially one of the most non-conflict elements of the capital"s society. Another thing is the proletarians. Earth relations contributed to their socializations in the city, but gradually the class factor became more important. "