1. Home
  2. / Sergei Witte
  3. / When did Sergei Witte resign from his position as prime minister?

When did Sergei Witte resign from his position as prime minister?

  • Before the First Duma in 1906

  • After the First Duma in 1906

  • During the First Duma in 1906

  • He never resigned

Answer

Sergei Witte was the prime minister of the Russian Empire from 1903 to 1906. He was a major proponent of industrialization and economic modernization, and he oversaw the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway. However, he was forced to resign from his position before the First Duma in 1906, after being criticized for his handling of the Russo-Japanese War.
Mastermind: Unraveling Sergei Witte's Impact on Russian History

Mastermind: Unraveling Sergei Witte's Impact on Russian History

Take the Sergei Witte Quiz
Subscribe newsletter

Subscribe Now!

Learn something
new everyday

Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox