Vladimir Lenin

Russian revolutionary and political leader

Vladimir Lenin - Russian revolutionary and political leader
Born

April 22nd, 1870
155 years ago

Died

January 21st, 1924
101 years ago — 53 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Russia

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This individual was a Russian lawyer and politician who played a pivotal role in the establishment of Soviet power following the Russian Revolution of 1917. He served as the leader of the Bolshevik Party and later as head of government of Soviet Russia and the Soviet Union. After leading the October Revolution, he implemented policies that laid the foundation for the Soviet state, including the nationalization of industry and land redistribution. His writings on Marxism and political theory influenced many around the world and continue to be studied today.

Led the October Revolution in 1917

Established the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic

Authored 'What Is to Be Done?' and other significant works

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