Events
Manifesto of 17 October
Revolution and political rights
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- 1905
During the revolution, Nicholas II signed a manifesto on civil liberties and the legislative powers of the State Duma. Its implementation and the limits of the monarch's authority became subjects of continuing political struggle.
- Date
- 17 (30) October 1905
- Preparation
- Under the direction of Sergei Witte