Listed In: Revolutionaries, Political Leaders
Birthdate: April 22, 1870
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Ulyanovsk, Russia
Died: January 21, 1924
Vladimir Lenin was a prominent Russian revolutionary, politician, and political theorist. He was instrumental in the creation of Soviet Russia and the Soviet Union, serving as the first head of government. Under his leadership, the country transitioned into a one-party socialist state governed by the Communist Party. Lenin’s ideology, known as Leninism, was rooted in Marxist principles. He played a pivotal role in significant events such as the October Revolution, the Russian Civil War, and the implementation of policies like land redistribution and industry nationalization. His government actively promoted global revolution and employed suppression tactics to quell opposition.
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