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Council of Ministers of the Russian Empire
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The Council of Ministers of the Russian Empire was the highest executive authority of the Russian Empire, created in a new form by the highest decree of October 19, 1905 for the general "management and unification of the actions of the chief heads of departments on subjects of both legislation and higher state administration". The ministers ceased to be separate officials, responsible to the emperor, each only for their actions and orders.
Council of Ministers in the Tsar's Headquarters, Baranavichy station, June 14, 1915. In the first row: state controller Peter Kharitonov; Grand Duke N
Council of Ministers in the Tsar's Headquarters, Baranavichy station, June 14, 1915. In the first row: state controller Peter Kharitonov; Grand Duke Nikolai Nikolaevich; Nicholas II; Chairman of the Council of Ministers Ivan Goremykin; Minister of the Imperial Court and destinies, Adjutant General Count Vladimir Frederiks. In the second row: the Minister of Internal Affairs, Prince Nikolay Shcherbatov; Minister of Railways Sergey Rukhlov; Foreign Minister Sergey Sazonov; chief administrative officer of land management and agriculture Alexander Krivoshein; Minister of Finance Peter Bark; Chief of Staff of the Supreme Command, General of Infantry Nikolay Yanushkevich; Infantry General Alexey Polivanov; Minister of Trade and Industry Prince Vsevolod Shakhovskoy
State Duma (Russian Empire)
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The State Duma, also known as the Imperial Duma, was the lower house of the legislature in the Russian Empire, while the upper house was the State Council. It held its meetings in the Tauride Palace in Saint Petersburg. It convened four times between 27 April 1906 and the collapse of the empire in February 1917. The first and the second dumas were more democratic and represented a greater number of national types than their successors. The third duma was dominated by gentry, landowners, and businessmen. The fourth duma held five sessions; it existed until 2 March 1917, and was formally dissolved on 6 October 1917.
State Duma (Russian Empire)
State Duma (Russian Empire)
Sergei Witte
Sergei Witte
Tsar Nicholas II's opening speech before the two chambers in the Winter Palace (1906)
Tsar Nicholas II's opening speech before the two chambers in the Winter Palace (1906)
Members of the State Duma with two Russian police officers
Members of the State Duma with two Russian police officers