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The Fundamental State Laws of the Russian Empire

Introduction

Chapter One On the Essence of Supreme Sovereign Power

Chapter Two On the order of succession to the Throne

Chapter Three On the attainment of Majority of the Sovereign Emperor, on Regency and Guardianship

Chapter Four On Accession to the Throne and Oath of Allegiance

Chapter Five On the Sacred Coronation and Anointment

Chapter Six On the Title of His Imperial Majesty and the State Coat of Arms

Chapter Seven On the Faith

Chapter Eight On the Rights and Obligations of Russian Subjects

Chapter Nine On Laws

Chapter Ten On the State Council and State Duma and their modus operandi

Chapter Eleven On the Council of Ministers, ministers and chief administrators of various departments