The first Duma was comprised of deputies angry at the Tsar and what they perceived as backtracking on his promises. The Tsar dissolved the body after only two months when the government felt the Duma complained too much and was intractable.

Why was Duma not successful?

It was first formed by the Tsar during the 1905 revolution. It was not as successful as expected because firstly it was formed by Tsar, so he had the power to control it. Even though members were elected, but they worked like the puppet of Tsar.

What was the problem with the Duma?

The main issue discussed by the First State Duma was land. The Duma also attempted actively but unsuccessfully to conduct political reforms and called to stop repressions of participants of the Revolution (1905–1907). Overall the delegates approved only one law initiated by the Government.