Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, better known as Vladimir Lenin, was a Russian revolutionary, politician and political theorist. He was the first head of government of Soviet Russia from 1917 until his death in 1924 and of the Soviet Union from 1922 until his death. As the Bolsheviks' founder, Lenin led the October Revolution, which established the world's first communist state. His government won the Russian Civil War and created a one-party state under the Communist Party. Ideologically a Marxist, his developments to the ideology are called Leninism.
Vladimir Lenin, Russian revolutionary and founder of Soviet Russia (died 1924)
Vladimir Lenin, Russian revolutionary and founder of Soviet Russia (died 1924)
On April 22, in the year 1870, Vladimir Lenin, Russian revolutionary and founder of Soviet Russia (died 1924). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of April 22, one of 297 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Vladimir Lenin. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on April 22, 1870 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 21 April 2026.
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