# First State Duma (1906)

URL: https://history-russia.com/timeline/1906-first-state-duma
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Russia's first elected parliament opened on 10 May 1906 (N.S.). Days earlier the Fundamental Laws reserved major powers for the emperor. The Duma was dissolved after 72 days. Pyotr Stolypin became prime minister in July. The Duma introduced parliamentary politics to Russia.

## Why it matters
The Duma introduced parliamentary politics to Russia.

Ruler at the time: [Nicholas II](https://history-russia.com/rulers/nicholas-ii)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — State Duma (Russian Empire)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_Duma_(Russian_Empire))
- [Wikipedia — Russian Constitution of 1906](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Constitution_of_1906)
- [Wikipedia — Russian Empire](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Empire)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — First State Duma](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=First+State+Duma)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of Russian history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_Russian_history)