Vladimir Lenin

Vladimir Lenin (1870–1924) was a Russian revolutionary, politician, and political theorist. As the leader of the Bolshevik Party, he played a central role in the October Revolution of 1917, which overthrew the Provisional Government and led to the establishment of Soviet Russia. Lenin developed Marxist ideology into Leninism, emphasizing the role of a vanguard party to lead the working class toward revolution. He served as the first head of government of Soviet Russia and later became a foundational figure in shaping the political structure of what would become the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.