Marxist leaders are individuals who advocate for the principles of Marxism, a political and economic theory developed by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. They seek to establish a classless society by promoting the idea that the working class, or proletariat, should overthrow the ruling class, or bourgeoisie, to eliminate social inequalities. Notable Marxist leaders include Vladimir Lenin, who led the Russian Revolution, and Mao Zedong, who established the People's Republic of China. These leaders implemented policies based on Marxist ideology, aiming to redistribute wealth and resources, often through state control of the economy and collective ownership.