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October Manifesto's Impact
- The October Manifesto was a turning point in the 1905 Russian Revolution, marking the end of absolute czarist autocracy.
- It led to a period called the "Days of Freedom," where people explored the boundaries of newfound political liberties.
Expressions of Freedom
- Nevsky Prospect, the site of Bloody Sunday casualties, became a platform for public speakers.
- In Poland, the Baltic provinces, and the Transcaucasus, people embraced their native languages, defying years of Russification.
Emergence of Political Parties
- Pavel Milyukov emerged as a key political leader after being elected chairman of the Constitutional Democrats (Cadets).
- The Cadets aimed to further reforms while the Octoberists, backed by wealthy conservatives, sought to maintain order and protect their interests.