Nadezhda Krupskaya
Russian politician and revolutionary leader
Born
Died
1939
86 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Russia
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Born in 1861, a prominent figure in the Russian revolutionary movement and a close associate of Vladimir Lenin. Worked alongside Lenin to shape the Bolshevik Party's direction and was instrumental in planning the October Revolution of 1917. After the revolution, held various educational positions, advocating for educational reforms in early Soviet society and focusing on women's roles in education and social life. Contributed to the establishment of libraries and promoted literacy among the population.
Co-authored significant educational reforms
Played a key role in the Russian Revolution
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