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Kerensky's Rise
- Alexander Kerensky, a lawyer and Trudevik party leader, rose to prominence during the 1905 revolution and after the Lena Goldfields Massacre.
- His radical speeches in the Duma called for the removal of incompetent leaders, foreshadowing the February Revolution.
Miliukov's "Stupidity or Treason" Speech
- Miliukov's inflammatory Duma speech amplified Kerensky's accusations, questioning whether the government's failures were due to stupidity or treason.
- This speech, widely circulated despite censorship attempts, further fueled revolutionary sentiment.
Protopopov's Retention
- Nicholas, influenced by Alexandra and Rasputin, dismissed Prime Minister Stürmer but kept the widely-distrusted Protopopov as Minister of the Interior.
- This decision further alienated the Duma and fueled public discontent.