Party of Democratic Reform (Russia)
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The Party of Democratic Reform was a liberal-monarchist political party
in the Russian Empire
, founded at the beginning of 1906 during the elections to the First Duma, from elements who found the Cadet programme too Left
. The party had merged with the Party of Peaceful Renovation
in 1907.
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
in the Russian Empire
Russian Empire
The Russian Empire was a state that existed from 1721 until the Russian Revolution of 1917. It was the successor to the Tsardom of Russia and the predecessor of the Soviet Union...
, founded at the beginning of 1906 during the elections to the First Duma, from elements who found the Cadet programme too Left
Left-wing politics
In politics, Left, left-wing and leftist generally refer to support for social change to create a more egalitarian society...
. The party had merged with the Party of Peaceful Renovation
Party of Peaceful Renovation
Party of Peaceful Renovation was a liberal political organisation in the Russian Empire, based amongst landlords and bourgeoisie.It was formed in 1906, uniting the Left Octobrists and Right Cadets. Party leaders were Pyotr Heiden, N. N. Lvov, P. P. Ryabushinsky, Mikhail Stakhovich, Y. N....
in 1907.