The formation of the political class of Russia on the eve of the First World War is analyzed. Particular attention is paid to the emperor, his inner circle, representatives of the highest bureaucracy, and deputies of the State Duma involved in the political decision-making process. The question of the forms of interaction, everyday practices of cooperation between deputies and officials is considered. However, these forms of cooperation coexisted with the ineradicable conflicts characteristic of the lawmaking system of the early 20th century. The emperor and his inner circle did not become part of the emerging political class. This was a "fault line " that provoked crises both before and after 1914.
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