Statistical Survey as a Method of the First State Duma (1906) Social Composition Analysis (on the basis of N. Borodins research)
The article deals with the statistical survey of the First State Duma social composition carried out by N.A. Borodin at the beginning of the XXth century. His research methods and tools are investigated, the effectiveness of their practical utilization for gathering and analysis of primary factual data is estimated. Attention is also paid to N.A. Borodins opinion concerning the possibilities of statistical approaches application to the mechanisms of individuals political behaviour research.