Homonym: Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov (Lenin)
Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, commonly known as Vladimir Lenin, was a Russian revolutionary leader born on April 22, 1870. He played a crucial role in the Russian Revolution of 1917, which led to the establishment of a communist government in Russia. Lenin was a key figure in the formation of the Soviet Union and served as its first head of government.
Lenin was a Marxist theorist who adapted Karl Marx's ideas to the Russian context. He emphasized the need for a vanguard party to lead the working class in overthrowing the existing government. Lenin's policies and leadership significantly shaped the course of 20th-century history. He died on January 21, 1924.