jan 1, 1864 - Zemstvo Established
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Local Government. Had power over local affairs such as public education, public health and road building as well as provisions of services such as water and fire prevention.
Chosen by a voting system that represented the nobility (45%), the peasants (40%) and the townspeople and clergy (15%).
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