Second Duma, 1907

What was the second Duma?

The second Duma was the second parliament while Nicholas II was the tsar of Russia. It was very short-lived because of its radical demands.

When did the second Duma exist?

The second Duma existed between February and June in 1907.

What did the second Duma want?

The second Duma wanted 2 key reforms:

• ❖ It proposed radical change to the tsarist army.
• ❖ It opposed Stolypin's land reforms.

Who sat in the second Duma?

There were changes to which political parties were present in the second Duma:

• ❖ Some Kadets were not allowed to sit in the second Duma because they had criticised the government for closing the first one.
• ❖ There were more Octobrists and Social Revolutionaries, and 220 socialists altogether.

What was Nicholas II's reaction to the demands of the second Duma?

Some Kadets were not allowed to sit in the second Duma because they had criticised the government for closing the first one.

What was result of Nicholas II dissolving the second Duma?

The political parties began to realise the Duma did not have any real power and could not bring about any reform.