The years 1904-45 saw a period of changing influence for the Russian Communist Party (R.C.P) as there were many individuals that played a significant role in gaining social, political and economical influence for the party and others that decreased the influence and regressed the party’s influence in Russia.
The Tsar (Nicholas II) was responsible for increasing influence for the R.C.P. This statement can be supported by the introduction of the October Manifesto of 1905. This promised free speech and a elected Duma. This called all strikes off and spontaneous demonstrations in favour of the Tsar were held. In 1905 the influence