Cabinet of Ministers of the Russian Empire

The Cabinet of Ministers was the supreme state body established on November 4, 1731, by the decree of Empress Anna Ioannovna. On December 23, 1741, after the accession of Elizabeth Petrovna, it lost its powers and was transformed into the Personal Office of the Empress. In 1756, its functions were transferred to the Conference at the Highest Court.

Cabinet of Ministers of the Russian Empire
Кабинет министров
Agency overview
FormedNovember 4, 1731
Preceding
  • Supreme Privy Council
DissolvedDecember 23, 1741
Superseding agency
Jurisdiction Russian Empire
HeadquartersSaint Petersburg
Agency executive
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