Land rent as a factor in the modernization of the post-reform city. On the example of Nizhny Novgorod 1860–1910s

The problem of studying prices, areas, the number of tenants, and the duration of land lease for the production of building materials – red bricks and sawn wood in Nizhny Novgorod over a long period of time is posed. The original time series in current prices were deflated. A primary analysis of the dynamics was carried out. Three stages of development of land lease processes are identified. The conclusion is made about low rates of urban modernization. The study is accompanied by online spreadsheets containing the source data, calculations and graphs.