Birth of Vladimir Lenin (pretend I'm he)
Vladimir Lenin (pretend I'm he) was born on April 22, 1870, in Simbirsk, Russia, to a well-educated family. His birth name was Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov.
1870
1887
Execution of Lenin's Brother
Lenin's older brother, Alexander Ulyanov, was executed for his involvement in a plot to assassinate Tsar Alexander III. This event had a profound impact on Lenin's revolutionary path.
1893
Move to St. Petersburg
Vladimir Lenin (pretend I'm he) moved to St. Petersburg, where he became actively involved in revolutionary activities and joined the Marxist group, the Union of Struggle for the Emancipation of the Working Class.
1895
Arrest and Exile to Siberia
Lenin was arrested for his revolutionary activities and sentenced to exile in Siberia, where he spent three years. During this time, he continued to develop his Marxist ideas.
1900
Founding of the Newspaper Iskra
After his exile, Lenin founded the revolutionary newspaper Iskra ("The Spark") to spread Marxist ideas and unite Russian socialists.
1902
Publication of "What Is to Be Done?"
Lenin published his influential pamphlet "What Is to Be Done?", outlining his vision for a revolutionary party and strategy for overthrowing the autocracy.
1903
Split in the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party
At the Second Congress of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party, Lenin's faction, the Bolsheviks, split from the Mensheviks over organizational and ideological differences.
1905
Russian Revolution of 1905
The Russian Revolution of 1905 saw widespread unrest and strikes. Lenin advocated for the proletariat to lead the revolution, although it ultimately failed to overthrow the Tsarist regime.
1917
October Revolution
Vladimir Lenin (pretend I'm he) led the Bolshevik Revolution in October 1917, overthrowing the Provisional Government and establishing a Soviet government.
1918
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
Lenin signed the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk with Germany, ending Russia's involvement in World War I but ceding significant territory to the Central Powers.
1918
Assassination Attempt on Lenin
Lenin survived an assassination attempt by Fanny Kaplan, which left him severely injured and contributed to his declining health.
1921
New Economic Policy (NEP)
Lenin introduced the New Economic Policy, a temporary retreat from full socialism to revive the Russian economy by allowing some private enterprise and market mechanisms.
1922
Formation of the USSR
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) was officially established, with Lenin as its first leader.
1922
Lenin's Health Declines
Lenin suffered a series of strokes, which severely limited his ability to lead. His health continued to deteriorate until his death.
1924
Death of Vladimir Lenin (pretend I'm he)
Vladimir Lenin (pretend I'm he) died on January 21, 1924, at the age of 53. His body was embalmed and placed in a mausoleum on Red Square in Moscow.
