Divisions between and within opposition groups

• The differences between liberals and socialists were of a kind that made the formation of any kind of united front between them virtually impossible. They were united in wanting to overthrow Tsarism but socialists wanted to overthrow capitalism as well. In addition to this socialists were willing to use force where as liberals were against political violence
• The very different conceptions of socialism which SRs and Marxists were committed was a formidable barrier to co-operation between them
• There were also divisions between each opposition group.

  • some liberals regarded Milyukov as too outspoken
  • there were differences of opinions within the SRs on a range of issues.
  • The RSDLP split into two more or less irreconcilable factions only 5 years after its establishment.