A city duma (Russian: Городская дума) is a city-level legislature in Russia, first established in the 18th century. == Russian Empire == Originated in Russia on the basis of a decree issued on 21 April 1785 by Empress Catherine II "The instruments on the rights and benefits of the cities of the Russian Empire" which included the creation of the "General City Duma".
A city duma (Russian: Городская дума) is a city-level legislature in Russia, first established in the 18th century. == Russian Empire == Originated in Russia on the basis of a decree issued on 21 April 1785 by Empress Catherine II "The instruments on the rights and benefits of the cities of the Russian Empire" which included the creation of the "General City Duma".
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