Denmark and Russia: What can we learn from the historical comparison of two great Arctic agricultural empires?

We propose that the “historically relevant” comparison of Danish and Russian Empires from early eighteenth century until First World War presents a useful starting point for promising research agenda. justify by noting two empires enjoyed striking geographical, political institutional similarities. Beyond this, we also demonstrate were bound together war, royal marriage, migration. suggest some examples what might be investigated, with particular focus on agriculture, due to its importance both economic history. Finally, zoom in role experts played developing butter industry.