Nikolai
Maklakov was born in Russia in 1871.
An ardent monarchist and extremely conservative politician. a strong
supporter of Nicholas II and the autocracy,
Maklakov was appointed Minister of the Interior in December, 1912.
A
strong influence over Ivan Goremykin,
Maklakov was the main figure in the government who argued against
making concessions to the reformers. He also wanted the Duma
to be closed down.
On
the outbreak of the First World War Maklakov
clashed with Sergei Sazonov over his
desire to create a unified, independent Poland.
Under
pressure from the Duma, Tsar Nicholas
II sacked Maklakov in June, 1915. Nikolai Maklakov was executed
by the Bolsheviks after the October
Revolution.
(1)
Alexander Kerensky, Russia and History's
Turning Point (1965)
Nikolai Maklakov was wholeheartedly for the Russian autocracy.
In the concessions of 1905 "one leg had been lifted", and
ever since the life of Russia had been like "a drunkard's walk,
tottering from wall to wall." He saw the growing discontent,
and he claims that he alone was for decisive measures - even for dissolution
of the Duma.
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