Duma
First
Duma
When did
it meet
April 1906
Main achievements?
Deputies demanded increased powers.
Fierce Debates though little practice was
involved
Why was it
dismissed?
Tsar were claimed
unworkable and the
Duma was dissolved
Second
Duma
February
1907
The Duma co-operated with the
government over famine relief
The government
claimed Menshevik and
SR deputies were
subversive and, amid
scenes of disorder
therefore it was
dissolved
Third
Duma
November
1907
A law on universal education was passed
aiming at a minimum of four years
compulsory primary education.
Faced a lot of
opposition?
Steps were taken to modernise the army.
Justices of peace were restored, replacing
the hated land captains.
The duma provided a progressive national
health insurance scheme for workers so
that they can cover sickness and
accidents.
Fourth
Duma
November
1912
Some Reform of orthodox church
reducing state control and broadening
education in church schools.
Progress in education supporting 1908
law which had provided for universal
education.
Discussion of the health of people, in
particular ways to reduce drunkenness.
As a result of World
War 1 it was dissolved.