1905–1917 Prime Minister of Russia



count sergei witte, first prime minister of russia


the modern post of prime minister appeared in 1905. decree of emperor nicholas ii on 19 october 1905 established government — council of ministers bringing ministers in 1 cabinet (previously each minister reported directly emperor affairs of department). chairman of council of ministers officially became full-fledged head of government. first prime minister appointed count sergei witte.


since 1905, prime minister received extensive powers, had opportunity pursue own policies , reforms. 1 of strongest prime ministers considered pyotr stolypin, during premiership has held several major (though controversial) reforms.


despite presence of state duma, government not responsible parliament. although sergei witte , pyotr stolypin @ beginning of premiership, tried form coalition government of largest political organizations, did not succeed. state duma nevertheless tried gain influence on government, particularly conflict of state duma , government evident during premiership of ivan goremykin.


the position of chairman of council of ministers of russian empire, lasted 12 years, during time, 7 people took post (one twice). position abolished after russian revolution, abdication of nicholas ii throne , formation of provisional government.








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