The development of serfdom in the XVIII century

The article discusses serfdom in Russia of the XVIII century because during this period it reached the peak of development. The beginning of the XVIII century is associated with Peter I. Under him, the peasants were completely enslaved. Under the next rulers, the process of serfdom became more rigid. A conclusion is made that the reign of Catherine II was the worst time in relation to the peasants. At the same time, this period was the heyday of the Russian nobility.