Second Duma
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The Second Duma was an elected legislative body in the imperial Russian government that convened from March 5 to June 16, 1907. It was the successor to the First Duma, which had been dissolved by Tsar Nicholas II after only a few months due to its radical demands.12
The Second Duma was more radical than its predecessor, with the Social Democrats and Socialist Revolutionaries participating in elections and winning a significant number of seats. This Duma also faced difficulties cooperating with the government and was ultimately dissolved by the Tsar. Following its dissolution, a new electoral law was enacted, restricting the franchise and altering the representation in subsequent Dumas.21
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