The author describes the history of the Russian Revolution of 1917, focusing on the role of the State Duma in this period. The book "Государственная дума в Февральской революции" by historian A. N. Yakovlev is a comprehensive study of the history of the Russian Revolution of 1917, with a focus on the role of the State Duma in this pivotal period. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the revolution, the establishment of the Provisional Government, and the subsequent struggle for power between the various political factions. The author begins by discussing the political and social climate of pre-revolutionary Russia, highlighting the growing discontent among the population and the weaknesses of the autocratic monarchy. He then delves into the formation of the State Duma, an elected body that was established in 1906 as a result of the Revolution of 1905. The author explores the challenges faced by the Duma, including its limited powers and the resistance it faced from the government and the nobility. As the revolution gains momentum, the author describes the rise of the Petrograd Soviet, a worker-led organization that played a crucial role in the revolution. He also examines the role of other political parties, such as the Socialist Revolutionaries and the Mensheviks, and their conflicting views on the nature of the revolution. The author also discusses the impact of World War I on the revolution, including the economic hardships and the decline of the Russian army. The climax of the book is the February Revolution, which saw the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II and the establishment of the Provisional Government.

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