THE RAILWAY TRANSPORT SYSTEM OF POST-REFORM RUSSIA: FEATURES OF DEVELOPMENT DURING THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

Abstract

This article examines the evolution of Russia’s railway network in the decades following the abolition of serfdom, drawing on concrete factual material and statistical evidence. The study analyzes the pace and character of railway construction as a key driver of industrial expansion and as an essential factor in the formation of a unified national market. The research highlights the pivotal role of rail transport in accelerating economic transformation and shaping the industrial landscape of post-reform Russia.