Vladimir Lenin: The Founder of the Soviet Union
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Vladimir Lenin rose to power through revolutionary activities and divisive tactics within the socialist movement, ultimately orchestrating a coup-d’etat to become Russia's leader. His violent reign included implementing communist policies, controlling food distribution, and ordering the execution of the Romanov family.
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- Lenin's upbringing in a family affected by revolutionary activities, including his brother's execution and his own expulsion from law school, significantly shaped his path towards embracing Marxist philosophy and revolutionary ideas.
- Lenin's leadership during the Russian Revolution was marked by strategic moves such as orchestrating a coup-d’etat to seize power, implementing communist policies to control key aspects of society, and resorting to violent measures like the execution of the Romanov family to maintain control and suppress dissent.
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Who was Vladimir Lenin?
A revolutionary leader known for extreme Communism.
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