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A Divided Opening
- Czar Nicholas II invited Duma delegates to the Winter Palace for an opening address.
- This event highlighted the stark contrast between the established elite and the newly elected representatives.
Duma of National Anger
- The first national Duma earned the title "The Duma of National Anger."
- This was due to their eagerness to address the people's frustrations and challenge the existing political order.
Duma's Composition
- The largest party in the Duma was the Cadets, liberal constitutional democrats.
- Alongside them were Octobrists, unaligned delegates, minority group representatives, and the more radical Trudoviks.