Emancipation reform of 1861 Emancipation reform of 1861 The Emancipation Reform of 1861 in Russia ( - "peasants' reform of 1861") was the first and most important of liberal reforms passed during the reign (1855-1881) of Emperor Alexander II of Russia. The reform effectively abolished serfdom throughout the Russian Empire. The 1861 Emancipation Manifesto proclaimed the emancipation of the serfs on private estates and of the domestic (household) serfs. By this edict more than 23 million people received their liberty. Serfs gained the full rights of free citizens, including rights to marry without having to gain consent, to own property and to own a
Made in Russia project’s expert advisory board. The logo is issued free of charge for a period of one year, with the possibility of extension upon entrance into the ‘Made in Russia’ register. Foreign companies may also qualify for the logo if they have joint ventures in Russia or have localized their business inside the country. Official ‘Made in Russia’ portal There is currently a multi-lingual portal www.madeinrussia.ru and media platform for promoting Russian exporters, and catalogues about Russian export companies have also been created. International presentation of the ‘Made in Russia’ national brand The ‘Made in Russia’ national brand was presented to