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Opening session of the First State Duma, Russia
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Opening session of the First State Duma, Russia
The opening session of the short-lived First State Duma (legislative assembly), which lasted until July but was deadlocked when radicals challenged fundamental laws. Date: April 1906
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This evocative photograph captures the opening session of the First State Duma in Russia, held on April 20, 1906. The First Duma was the first popularly elected legislative assembly in Russia's history, marking a significant milestone in the country's political evolution. The session took place in the Tauride Palace in St. Petersburg, with representatives from various political parties and factions in attendance, dressed in their formal attire. At the head of the chamber sits the Speaker, Pavel Miliukov, wearing a black robe and holding a gavel. He is intently listening to the proceedings, while the representatives around him are engrossed in their discussions. However, the session was short-lived, as radical members of the assembly, wearing red shirts, challenged the fundamental laws of the Russian Empire and called for more radical reforms. This led to a deadlock, and the Duma was dissolved by the Tsar in July 1906. The photograph offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in Russian history, as the country moved towards greater political representation and democratic reforms. Despite the short-lived nature of the First Duma, it set the stage for future political developments and paved the way for the eventual establishment of a constitutional monarchy in Russia.
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