Question

What was the contribution of Lenin to the Russian revolution?

Answer 1

Hint: Lenin took the power of Russia in October \[1917\]during the Russian revolution and formed Russia as a communist nation. He also became the leader of the USSR which was formed in\[1922\].

Complete answer:

 Lenin became politically active only after his elder brother was executed to conspire against the killing of the Russian emperor. Lenin was expelled from his university for participating in student protests. Lenin gets influenced by Marxist ideas. Later, he was arrested for engaging in Marxist activities. Later, he got exiled to Europe.
In August during world war-I, Russia joined the war which was disastrous for Russia. As Russia suffered greater casualties than any other nation. Fuel and food shortage was felt throughout the country. In this background, Lenin wrote his famous work, “The highest stage of capitalism.” In which, he criticized western nations for spreading capitalism and for enslaving the world. Thus, he advocated for socialism to bring equality to the world.
In April \[1917\], Lenin returned to Russia while the Russian revolution has already begun since February \[1917\]. After returning to Russia, Lenin started plotting against the provisional government which was opposing social reforms and continued involvement of Russia in war. For which, Lenin organized the bands of peasants, workers, and soldiers and formed a paramilitary force called “red guards.” These red guards forces organized a bloodless coup and occupied government buildings, telegraph centers, etc.
The Bolshevik party which was headed by Lenin seized the power and established its own rule. The new government headed by Lenin withdrew Russia from war. Later, Lenin headed the “II nd all Russian congress of Soviet” to discuss the organization and structure of the state.
In this way, Lenin was instrumental in forming the first communist nation of the world.

Note: Lenin attracted soldiers, peasants, and workers in his party by promising bread for the breadless, land for the landless, and peace for all. Finally, the Bolshevik party was renamed as Russian communist party.