I read an amusing short story years ago about a Russian landowner who tired of the troubles /responsibilities of his position in contrast to what appeared to be the simpler, less complicated lifestyle of his serf. So he offered to switch places with his serf. The serf agreed. Within a few months, the landowner was carefree and enjoying his new situation. And the former serf was beginning to get stressed out! Does anyone know the author?

It sounds identical to (same plot as) The Prince and the Pauper.