The migration of Ryazan nobility to Simbirsk province in 1840's - 1850's

The article covers the process of migration of the poor Ryazan nobility to Simbirsk province. The author shows that this government initiative involved significant part of Ryazan nobility but nevertheless didnt attain its goal, and the economic status of the Ryazan noblemen - both of those who migrated and stayed - didnt improve markedly.