THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DEMOGRAPHY, AND SOCIAL STRATIFICATION OF THE LITINSKY DISTRICT IN THE POST-REFORM PERIOD (1862–1872)

The article examines the socio-economic development of the Litin County between 1862 and 1872, focusing on the agricultural economy, animal husbandry, crafts, and demographic changes. The study shows that although there were positive developments, such as an increase in the area under fields and the emergence of leasehold relations, agriculture was still the main source of income. Industrial development was limited, and the bulk of the economy remained agrarian.