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Part-Time Farmers in Russia: Phenomenon and Social Functions Based on the Example of the Republic of Bashkortostan

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This article describes and analyses a relatively new phenomenon that has not yet been discussed in the scientific literature. Part-time farmers emerged in Russian agriculture more than 15 years ago and still exist in this sector in Russia. The article considers the issues of how they came into being; their roles and social functions; their strengths, weaknesses, and specialization; and reasonable measures to use the advantages of this type of farm. The analysis is based on the example of the Republic of Bashkortostan.

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  1. Bashkir State Agrarian University, Ufa, Bashkortostan, 450001, Russia

    R. R. Galiev

  2. Halle-Wittenberg University, Freising, 06108, Federal Republic of Germany

    H. D. Ahrens

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Galiev, R.R., Ahrens, H.D. Part-Time Farmers in Russia: Phenomenon and Social Functions Based on the Example of the Republic of Bashkortostan. Stud. Russ. Econ. Dev. 29, 257–266 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1134/S107570071803005X

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