Lenin (Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov)

Vladimir Lenin was a Russian revolutionary leader who played a key role in overthrowing the monarchy and establishing the Soviet Union. He led the Bolshevik Party, advocating for a government run by workers and peasants, based on communist ideas. Lenin believed in removing class inequalities and implementing radical social and economic reforms. His leadership during the 1917 Russian Revolution and subsequent rule shaped 20th-century history, influencing global movements towards socialism. Despite his controversial methods, Lenin is seen as a foundational figure in the development of communist ideology and Soviet statehood.