How did Russian society perceive the Russian-Japanese war?

The Russo-Japanese War, which ended in 1905, shocked Russian society. Most people spoke negatively about the emperor and the government. The loss in the war in the east was perceived by Russian society as an impetus to the revolution. People began to doubt the king’s omnipotence. They openly expressed their displeasure. During this time, many cartoons of the government were created. Some writers responded to defeat and called for an end to the autocracy. Initially, society pinned hopes on the war, but they did not come true.