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A Central Victory in june of 1914 would change very little, except confirming that Germany+Austria can barely outgun the French, so the British might be a bit more invested.

Russia's absolute monarchy will undoubtedly fall. After 1905, it's not a question of "if" but rather one of "then". However, a provisional government led by Lvov without the black stain that dares to call itself the Russian army from 1916 on -might- retain a monarchy. The problem with this, though, is that Nicky will never agree to leave Alexey alone, and Mikhail's only son is morganatic, so not apt for succession.

Austria will very likely fall under too strong a nationalist influence. Either a United States of the Danube Franz Ferdinand-type plan is implemented or Austria falls into the kingdoms of Austria (which would undoubtedly become part of Germany), Hungary (which Charles I von Habsburg seemed to prefer), Yugoslavia and maybe Bohemia. All these countries, though, will definitely be under the Prussian centre of influence, so Germany will become the dominant power in Eastern Europe.