What Is to Be Done?

"What Is to Be Done?" is a political pamphlet written in 1902 by Vladimir Lenin. It argues that revolutionary change requires organized, disciplined leadership to overthrow oppressive systems, rather than relying on spontaneous mass protests. Lenin emphasizes the importance of a dedicated vanguard party to lead workers and bring about a socialist society. The pamphlet critiques reformist approaches and advocates for a focused, strategic effort to fundamentally transform society's power structures, making it a foundational text for revolutionary Marxism and socialist movements.