apr 23, 1906 - The Duma
Description:
The State Duma was to be the lower house of a parliament, and the State Council of Imperial Russia the upper house. However, Nicholas II was determined to retain his autocratic power (in which he succeeded). On April 23, 1906 (O.S.), the Tsar issued the Fundamental Laws, which gave him the title of "supreme autocrat".Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 23, 1906
Now
~ 119 years ago