Question

what does Duma refer to in the context of Russia​

Answer 1

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A duma was a Russian assembly with advisory or legislative functions

Answer 2

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The Duma was the elected consultative Parliament set up after the Revolution of 1905 . It's members were charged with responsibility of making laws. The Tsar dismissed the first Duma within 75 days and re - elected the second Duma within 3 months .

The Tsar did not want any questioning of his power . He changed the voting laws and packed the third Duma with conservative politicians . Finally , in February 1917 , the Duma was suspended. Many members of the Duma became a part of the Provisional Government.