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How far do you think the 1905 Russian Revolution can go? Is it realistic to say there is a chance that it had the potential to end up like the successful 1917 Russian Revolution?

Who do you think the major players would be in 1905 revolution that ends up looking like the 1917 Russian Revolution? Would the Bolsheviks be as prominent or would more moderate views prevail? How would foreign powers respond? Would various ethnic groups attempt to break away from the Russian Empire during the 1905 Russian Revolution? For example, the Polish had their own revolution that seeked autonomy within the Russian Empire; perhaps a "larger" revolution, so to speak, would have them call for an independent Poland.

To make the 1905 Russian Revolution more violent and radical, would it be as simple as having Tsar Nicholas II refuse to sign the October Manifesto? It would seem that all the Tsar had to do to retain power was sign the manifesto, agree to form a Duma, and then repress various dissidents behind the scenes. This then culminates in the Tsar dissolving the first Duma. After that the 1905 Revolution fizzles out.

Thank you for your thoughts,
Roach.
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