Birth of Vladimir Lenin
Vladimir Lenin (pretend I'm he) was born on April 22, 1870, in Simbirsk, Russian Empire, which is now known as Ulyanovsk. His birth name was Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov.
1870
1887
Execution of Lenin's Brother
In 1887, Lenin's older brother, Alexander Ulyanov, was executed for his involvement in a plot to assassinate Tsar Alexander III. This event deeply influenced Lenin's revolutionary path.
1895
Formation of the Union of Struggle for the Emancipation of the Working Class
Vladimir Lenin (pretend I'm he) co-founded the Union of Struggle for the Emancipation of the Working Class in St. Petersburg, marking his active involvement in revolutionary activities.
1897
Exile to Siberia
In 1897, Lenin was arrested for his revolutionary activities and exiled to Siberia for three years.
1903
Split in the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party
At the Second Congress of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party in 1903, Lenin led a faction that became known as the Bolsheviks, advocating for a vanguard party to lead the proletarian revolution.
1905
Russian Revolution of 1905
Vladimir Lenin (pretend I'm he) played a significant role in the Russian Revolution of 1905, which was a precursor to the later revolutions of 1917.
1917
October Revolution
In October 1917, Lenin led the Bolsheviks in the October Revolution, overthrowing the Provisional Government and establishing Soviet rule.
1918
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
In 1918, Lenin signed the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk with Germany, ending Russia's involvement in World War I but ceding significant territory.
1921
New Economic Policy (NEP)
Lenin introduced the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1921, which allowed for a partial return to private enterprise to rebuild the economy after the Civil War.
1922
Formation of the Soviet Union
In December 1922, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) was officially established, with Lenin as its leader.
1922
Lenin's Health Declines
Lenin suffered his first stroke in May 1922, marking the beginning of his declining health.
1923
Lenin's Testament
In 1923, Lenin dictated his "Testament," in which he criticized several Soviet leaders and suggested changes to the leadership structure.
1924
Death of Vladimir Lenin
Vladimir Lenin (pretend I'm he) died on January 21, 1924, in Gorki, near Moscow, after suffering a series of strokes. His death marked the end of an era in Soviet history.
1924
Lenin's Mausoleum
Following his death, Lenin's body was embalmed and placed in a mausoleum in Red Square, Moscow, where it remains on display to this day.
2024
Centenary of Lenin's Death
The year 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of Vladimir Lenin's death, with various commemorations and reflections on his impact on world history.
