Duma Collection

THREE MUSKETEERS. D Artagnan, Athos, Aramis, and Porthos: illustration from a late 19th c. edition, by Alexander Dumas pere

Tsar Nicholas II at the opening ceremony of the first Duma, St Petersburg, Russia, 1906. The Duma, the elected legislative assembly of the Russian Empire

THREE MUSKETEERS. D Artagnan, Athos, Aramis, and Porthos. Illustration from a late 19th century edition, by Alexander Dumas pere

Pupils of primary schools in Krasnoyarsk celebrate the opening of the State Duma on the..., 1906. Creator: L. B. Vonago
Pupils of primary schools in Krasnoyarsk celebrate the opening of the State Duma on the Yenisei River, 1906. This collection includes more than four hundred photographs of daily life in Yenisei

Au Palais de Tauride; Le palais de Tauride, siege de la Douma et centre de la revolution... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Au Palais de Tauride; Le palais de Tauride, siege de la Douma et centre de la revolution russe; l'edifice comprend une aile gauche, symetrique a l'aile droite que montre cette photographie

La Revolution Russe; Des soldats en armes se sont introduits dans le cabinet de lecture... 1917. Creator: Unknown
La Revolution Russe; Des soldats en armes se sont introduits dans le cabinet de lecture de la Douma, 1917. The Russian Revolution: armed soldiers enter the reading room in the Duma

Tsar Nicholas II speaking at the opening of the first Duma, St Petersburg, Russia, 27 April 1906. The Duma, the elected legislative assembly of the Russian Empire

Masar Ibrahim trail from the village of Duma, Nablus Governorate, West Bank, Palestine

Third Imperial Duma in session on October 15, 1911. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Tsar Nicholas II reading the Opening Decree to the Duma
Russia - Tsar Nicholas II reading the Opening Decree to the Duma, whilst standing beside the Imperial throne. Date: circa 1910s

The collapse of the Duma, Russia 1906
"The Death of the First Born" - comment on the collapse of the first Imperial Russian Duma in 1906. Date: 1906

Speech from the throne by Emperor Nicholas II on the occasion of the opening of the First State Duma, 1906 (painting)
3507653 Speech from the throne by Emperor Nicholas II on the occasion of the opening of the First State Duma, 1906 (painting) by Polyakov, V (fl.1906); (add.info.: Painting by the Russian artist, V)

Speech from the throne by Emperor Nicholas II on the occasion of the opening of the First State Duma, 1906 (painting)
3507651 Speech from the throne by Emperor Nicholas II on the occasion of the opening of the First State Duma, 1906 (painting) by Polyakov, V (fl.1906); (add.info.: Painting by the Russian artist, V)

View of Nevsky Prospekt, St. Petersburg, 1810-20 (oil on canvas)
BOO74392 View of Nevsky Prospekt, St. Petersburg, 1810-20 (oil on canvas) by Vasiliev, Timofei Alexeyevich (1783-1838); 76.2x107.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

On the eve of the opening of the Duma, the Cossacks search passers-by along the streets, in Russia (colour litho)
2814986 On the eve of the opening of the Duma, the Cossacks search passers-by along the streets, in Russia (colour litho) by Beltrame

Opening session of the Russian State Duma in the Taurida Palace, St Petersburg (colour litho)
3097598 Opening session of the Russian State Duma in the Taurida Palace, St Petersburg (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Duma, St Petersburg, c. 1890s (b / w photo)
745405 The Duma, St Petersburg, c.1890s (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Constitution in Russia, the first session of Parliament, or Duma of the Empire, in Petersburg (colour litho)
2814897 The Constitution in Russia, the first session of Parliament, or Duma of the Empire, in Petersburg (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Russian Uprising for Freedom and War (Colour Litho)
2808570 The Russian Uprising for Freedom and War (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Russian uprising for freedom and war)

First Session of the Duma in Saint Petersburg, in "Le Petit Parisien"
LSE4429642 First Session of the Duma in Saint Petersburg, in " Le Petit Parisien", 27/05/1906 (engraving) by Carrey, (fl.1900) (after); Private Collection; Photo eLeonard de Selva; French

Vote for the Constitutional Democratic Party, 1917. Creator: Maximov
Vote for the Constitutional Democratic Party, 1917. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Tsar and boyars, 1907. Creator: Lebedev, Klavdi Vasilyevich (1852-1916)
Tsar and boyars, 1907. Private Collection

The Provisional Committee of the State Duma, 1917. Creator: Anonymous
The Provisional Committee of the State Duma, 1917. Private Collection

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

Crowds in front of the Duma, Petrograd, Russia, 1917, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Crowds in front of the Duma, Petrograd, Russia, 1917, (c1920). The Eve of the Revolution. From " The Great World War: A History", Volume VII, edited by Frank A Mumby

Deputies of the first Duma signed the Vyborg appeal before prison, 1906. Private Collection

A group of deputies of the Second Duma, 1907. Artist: Anonymous
A group of deputies of the Second Duma, 1907. Found in the collection of State History Museum, Moscow

Soldier Delegates of the Russian Armies at the Douma, (1919). Creator: Unknown
Soldier Delegates of the Russian Armies at the Douma, (1919). Scene in pre-revolutionary Russia during the First World War, 1914-1917: The Russian Douma was instituted in 1905,

Oryol City Duma, 1863. Found in the Collection of State Ivan Turgenev Literary Museum, Oryol

The Petrograd Soviet of Soldiers Deputies at the State Duma, 1917. Found in the Collection of Russian State Film and Photo Archive, Krasnogorsk

Speech from the throne of Emperor Nicholas II on April 27, 1906, 1906. Artist: Anonymous
Speech from the throne of Emperor Nicholas II on April 27, 1906, 1906. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Petrograds new parliament, Russia, 1917, (c1920). Artist: Bulla
Petrograds new parliament, Russia, 1917, (c1920). The Committee of Workers and Soldiers Deputies in possession of the Duma after the revolution

Tauride Palace in Saint Petersburg, 1910s
Tauride Palace in Saint Petersburg

First Imperial Duma in session on 1917 March 17, 1917
First Imperial Duma in session on 1917 March 17

Moscow City Duma (City Hall), Russia, 1912. Moscows City Hall was built in the 1890s. The architect was Dmitry Chichagov. Found in the collection of the Russian State Film and Photo Archive

Sitting of the agricultural commission of the First Duma, St Petersburg, Russia, 1906. The Duma, the elected legislative assembly of the Russian Empire

Seizure of the Russian Parliament in Petrograd by revolutionary soldiers, Russia, 1917
Seizure of the Russian Parliament in Petrograd (St Petersburg/Leningrad) by revolutionary soldiers, Russia, 1917

Mikhail Vladimirovich Rodzianko, 1859 - 1924, Seated Right, With Other Leaders Of The Russian Revolution. He Was President Of The Duma At The Time Of The Revolution

The Russian Duma In Possession Of The Committee Of Workers And Soldiers Deputies After The Revolution Of 1917 From The Year 1917 Illustrated, Published London 1918

Nicholas Ii Last Emperor Of Russia 1868 To 1918 1916 Attends The Duma Or State Deliberative Assembly 1916 Photograph From L Illustration Magazine 1916

Nevsky Prospekt, St. Petersburg, Russia - Avenue 25 October
Nevsky Prospekt in St. Petersburg, Russia. In 1918, the new Bolshevik government changed the name of the street to " Avenue of 25 October" (as used, interestingly, on this card)

1906 / RUSSIA / FUMES
Do I smell something burning? Tsar Nicholas II becomes aware of the fumes of discontent from the Duma and hate from anarchists

Old City Duma - now the Moscow City Hall, Russia
Old City Duma (a Russian assembly with advisory or legislative functions) - now the oscow City Hall (the Lenin Museum in Soviet times) in Revolution Square, Moscow, Russia Date: circa 1905

Yosyp Stadnyk - Ukranian Theatre director and actor
Yosyp Stadnyk (1876-1954) - Theatre director and actor. Stadnyk played over 100 roles, mostly character roles in a realist style, in plays by Mykhailo Starytsky, Marko Kropyvnytsky

Will he strangle them? Can the new Duma strangle despotism and bureaucracy? Date: 1906

Peril! Tsar Nicholas II can t understand that the Duma is Russias only chance. Date: 1906

Duma messengers protected by guards, Petrograd, Russia
Duma messengers protected by armed guards, Petrograd (St Petersburg), during the Russian Revolution. The cars were used to travel at great speed around the city. Date: 1917

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"Duma: A Tale of Power, Politics, and Perseverance" In the late 19th century, Alexander Dumas pere's iconic characters - D'Artagnan, Athos, Aramis, and Porthos - from "The Three Musketeers" captivated readers with their daring adventures. Illustrated in a late 19th-century edition, these swashbuckling heroes continue to inspire us today. Meanwhile, in St Petersburg, Russia in 1906, Tsar Nicholas II stood at the opening ceremony of the first Duma. This historic event marked a significant step towards political reform as representatives gathered to voice the hopes and aspirations of the Russian people. As Emperor Nicholas II read aloud the Opening Decree to the Duma, he symbolized a momentous shift towards democracy. However, this newfound hope was short-lived as tensions escalated leading to the collapse of the Duma later that year. The struggle for power continued amidst political turmoil. Yet despite setbacks and challenges faced by this institution named "Duma, " its significance extended beyond Russia's borders. In Palestine's West Bank village lies part of Masar Ibrahim trail – an ancient path connecting communities through history and culture. Moving forward in time to October 15th, 1911; we witness another session of Russia's Third Imperial Duma. Here politicians debated policies that would shape their nation’s future while striving for progress amidst societal changes. Through paintings capturing Emperor Nicholas II delivering his Speech from the throne during the First State Duma opening ceremony in 1906; we glimpse into a pivotal moment where leaders attempted to bridge divides between monarchy and representation. Ultimately it was Tsar Nicholas II who accepted this creation known as "Duma, " acknowledging its importance within Russia's evolving political landscape. From its inception until its eventual dissolution following years fraught with unrest – this institution embodied both hope and disillusionment on a grand scale.