Russia's triumph in the war with Japan changes both the political situation in the world and the internal Russian situation. In “running from the revolution,” you have a head start, and you need to manage to use it correctly. But the reforms that Nicholas II decides to undertake at the instigation of the foreigners inevitably face opposition from influential, irreconcilable opponents. World players seek to fend off the success of our power or use it in their own interests. England, France and the USA are embarking on a path of close coordination of foreign policy efforts. Their constant course to “contain Muscovy” requires the support of the domestic Russian “fifth column”, both left-wing extremists and right-wing conservative opponents of reforms and the Tsar personally. In turn, a window of opportunity is opening for Germany. And the Kaiser is in a hurry to take advantage of it. But St. Petersburg is not ready to rush headlong into the Teutonic embrace. Love on a geo-political scale should be with interest.