V.I. Lenin (Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov)

Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, known as V.I. Lenin, was a Russian revolutionary leader and key figure in the early 20th century. He led the Bolshevik Party, advocating for a socialist government based on workers' control, which aimed to replace the monarchy and capitalist systems. Lenin played a central role in the 1917 Russian Revolution, establishing the Soviet Union. He’s recognized for his ideas on Marxism adapted to Russia’s conditions and for founding a communist state that influenced global politics during the 20th century. His leadership profoundly shaped Russia’s history and the broader communist movement.