Day of Russian parliamentarism
April 27, Sunday
Russian Parliamentarism Day was chosen in memory of April 27, 1906, when the State Duma of the Russian Empire began its work. This was an important moment in the history of Russia, since on this day the first Russian Duma was opened, becoming the first representative body elected by the people. It played a significant role in the history of Russian state power and in the development of democratic processes.