Sugar industry in the structure of economic interests of large landowners of European Russia (late 19th – early 20th century)

The problem of the development of sugar enterprises of large landowners of European Russia is analyzed on the example of Central Chernozem governorates at the end of the 19th – beginning 20th century. The influence of the state (including through the return of tax payments) on the growth of sugar production is characterized. The level of wages of various categories of employees in the sugar industry is considered, the productivity of enterprises of the studied industry located both in Tambov and in the surrounding Central Chernozem governorates is shown. It is concluded that the construction of sugar factories strengthened the production potential of savings, contributed to the rationalization of private farms. In addition, the introduction of elements of high-commodity and high-tech economy in the agrarian regions of the Russian Empire stimulated development.