The First Population Census of the Russian Empire : The Russian Empire Census of 1897

山口 秋義, YAMAGUCHI Akiyoshi

doi:10.15002/00003970

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ロシア帝国第一回人口センサス(1897年)について
ロシアテイコクダイ1カイジンコウセンサス 1897ネンニツイテ

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This article aims to elucidate the historical position of the first population census of the Russian Empire, the Russian Empire Census conducted in 1897. The focus is as follows; First, the social background through which the population census replaced the existing population survey (Reviziya) is clarified. The paper explains how the Reviziya had become maladaptive, following the abolition of the poll tax (1887), military conscription (1874), and the liberation of the serfs (1861). Second, the influence of international statistical activities, centering on the International Statistical Congress, is examined. The model for the Russian Empire Census of 1897 was Belgium's population census of 1846. The influence of the discussion at the eighth Congress in St. Petersburg (1872), when Adolphe Quetelet was invited to serve as honorary chairman, is clarified. Thirdly, it is shown that difficulty of the survey conditions had a negative influence on the results. The spread of rumors of a tax increase and war, etc. in the provinces is examined based on the testimony of the investigators. Fourthly, it is shown that technical problems in the overall work, etc. had a negative influence on the numerical accuracy of the census results.

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経済志林

経済志林 76 (4), 29-52, 2009-03-09

法政大学経済学部学会