Birth of Vladimir Lenin (you)
Vladimir Lenin (you) 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
In 1887, 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 and fueled his revolutionary zeal.
1893
Move to Saint Petersburg
Vladimir Lenin (you) moved to Saint Petersburg in 1893, where he became involved in revolutionary activities and joined the Marxist movement.
1895
Formation of the Union of Struggle for the Emancipation of the Working Class
In 1895, Lenin co-founded the Union of Struggle for the Emancipation of the Working Class, which aimed to unite various Marxist groups in Russia.
1897
Exile to Siberia
Lenin was arrested in 1895 for his revolutionary activities and was exiled to Siberia for three years in 1897.
1900
Founding of Iskra
After his exile, Lenin co-founded the revolutionary newspaper Iskra (The Spark) in 1900, which played a key role in spreading Marxist ideas across Russia.
1903
Split in the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party
In 1903, the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party split into two factions: the Bolsheviks, led by Lenin, and the Mensheviks. This split was crucial in shaping the future of the Russian revolutionary movement.
1917
The October Revolution
Lenin led the Bolshevik Party in the October Revolution of 1917, which overthrew the Provisional Government and established Bolshevik control over Russia.
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 territories to the Central Powers.
1921
Introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP)
Lenin introduced the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1921, which allowed some private enterprise and was aimed at rebuilding the Russian economy after the Civil War.
1922
Formation of the Soviet Union
In 1922, under Lenin's leadership, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) was officially established, uniting multiple Soviet republics under a single federal government.
1922
Lenin's Health Declines
Lenin suffered a series of strokes beginning in 1922, which significantly impaired his ability to lead and eventually led to his withdrawal from active politics.
1924
Death of Vladimir Lenin (you)
Vladimir Lenin (you) died on January 21, 1924, at the age of 53, in Gorki, Russia. His death marked the end of an era and the beginning of a power struggle within the Soviet leadership.
1924
Legacy and Embalming
After his death, Lenin's body was embalmed and placed on permanent display in a mausoleum on Red Square in Moscow. He remains a highly influential figure in communist history.
1970
Centenary Celebrations
In 1970, the 100th anniversary of Lenin's birth was celebrated with great pomp across the Soviet Union, highlighting his enduring legacy.
