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The Unexpected Source of Revolutionary Energy
- Surprisingly, the 1905 Russian Revolution's energy initially came from liberals, not socialists or anarchists.
- This was unexpected, given liberals' prior frustrations with the repressive political climate.
Three Shades of Liberalism
- Russian liberalism had three main types: conservative, constitutional, and radical.
- They all hated the incompetent, repressive bureaucracy hindering their goals.
Milyukov's Advocacy and Adversity
- Pavel Milyukov, a radical democrat, advocated for universal suffrage and constitutional democracy.
- His outspokenness led to imprisonment and exile but also gained him admiration.