11: The Romanovs Miniseries, Part III: An Imperial Show

11: The Romanovs Miniseries, Part III: An Imperial Show

The October Manifesto was signed on October 30, 1905. The Russian people were thrilled, Nicholas wasn’t. The October Manifesto was a blow to his autocratic power. Now the people could have a Duma, an elected body they put into office. For the first time, people could say what they wanted without being beaten or arrested. But, there were also people who opposed the Manifesto.