Vladimir Ulyanov (Lenin) is a famous personality, founder and leader of the first socialist power in the history of mankind, the creator of the Communist International.
For many decades this famous person was a kind of cult, but in recent years his actions and decisions have been criticized, considered erroneous and even harmful to Russia. So who is he - Vladimir Ulyanov? What were his true goals? Did he sincerely believe in the ideals of socialism or acted on someone else’s orders, as his modern opponents say?
The origin, childhood and youth of Vladimir Ulyanov
Vladimir Ulyanov was born in April 1870 in the town of Simbirsk (now Ulyanovsk) in a family of teachers. It is known for certain that by blood the future leader of the revolution was not Russian. His mother was half Swedish, half Jewish, and the blood of Kalmyks and Chuvashs flowed in his father's veins.
The boy's father had a noble rank, which gave him the rank of state adviser, and was involved in the supervision of educational institutions. Mom was engaged in the home and raising children, there were five of them in the family.
From childhood, the children of the Ulyanov family instilled a love of literature, art, and foreign languages were taught. For example, Volodya knew 5 languages. In terms of general education, the boy showed excellent results at the gymnasium level, giving preference to philosophy.
Vladimir Ulyanov (Lenin) graduated from the Simbirsk Gymnasium with a gold medal, then entered Kazan University at the Faculty of Law. Vladimir’s historical and personal notes indicate that it was during this period of his life that a clear political position began to take shape.
The political activities of Vladimir Lenin (Ulyanov) and the preparation of the revolution in Russia
In 1887, when Volodya entered the law faculty of Kazan University, grief happened in his family - his older brother was arrested and executed for attempted assassination of the current emperor. The foundations of upbringing and the tragedy came together, aroused a protest against the regime and everything that was connected with it. Vladimir formed a revolutionary movement from fellow students at the university, was exposed and expelled from the university, exiled to one of the small villages of the Kazan province.
This did not cool the ardor of the young revolutionary, and immediately after returning from exile, he joined the circle of Marxists. Two years later, he passed exams externally, received the rank of lawyer and began to practice. His wards were those who did not have money for defense in court.
The next 4 years were even more fruitful. Vladimir developed the program of the Social Democratic Party, presented it to the leaders of the socialist movement at the international level, and united the Marxist circles in Russia into a single whole. His actions were noticed, followed by another link, but she did not prevent to continue preparations for the revolution.
The revolution and the post of head of the RSFSR
Even in numerous links, Vladimir Lenin (Ulyanov) continued to prepare an armed uprising in Russia, engaged in propaganda, gathered like-minded associates around him.
When the first revolution took place in the country (February 1917) and the interim government came to power, Ulyanov was abroad. He was allowed to return to his homeland, and immediately after his arrival he began active actions against those who showed condescension to him.
In October of that year, he managed to achieve his goal - the interim government was overthrown, but the country was destroyed, hunger and poverty reigned, the Civil War began. Ulyanov decided to create a unified armed forces - the Red Army, with their help to normalize the situation.
Ulyanov had many like-minded people, he was supported by the citizens of the country, but there were enemies. During the reign of the RSFSR, many attempts were made on him. Lenin (Ulyanov) and his government responded with tough measures, which modern political scientists consider unacceptable and erroneous.
In the spring of 1922, Vladimir Ulyanov suffered a stroke, which practically confined him to bed. But he continued to lead the country he created, even in this state for almost 2 more years. Such principles and willpower are worthy of respect, even for those who do not accept his tactics of government and regime.
