Nikolai Maklakov

 

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.

 

 

 

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