Vladimir Ulyanov (Lenin) is a famous personality, the founder and leader of the first socialist power in the history of mankind, the creator of the Communist International 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 for Russia. So who is he - Vladimir Ulyanov? What were his true goals? Did he sincerely believe in the ideals of socialism or did he act on someone'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) into a family of teachers. It is known for certain that the future leader of the revolution was not Russian by blood. His mother was half Swedish, half Jewish, and the blood of Kalmyks and Chuvashes flowed in his father's veins.
The boy's father had a title of nobility, which gave him the rank of state councilor, and was involved in the supervision of educational institutions. Mom took care of the house and raising children, there were five of them in the family.
From childhood, the children of the Ulyanov family were instilled with a love of literature, art, foreign languages were taught. For example, Volodya knew 5 languages. In terms of general education, the boy showed excellent results at the gymnasium level, he gave preference to philosophy.
Vladimir Ulyanov (Lenin) graduated from the Simbirsk gymnasium with a gold medal, then entered the Kazan University at the Faculty of Law. Historical and personal notes of Vladimir indicate that it was during this period of his life that a clear political position began to form in him.
The political activity 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 elder brother was arrested and executed for an attempt on the life of the current emperor. The fundamentals of upbringing and tragedy came together, aroused a protest in the young man against the regime and everything 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 dampen the ardor of the young revolutionary in the least, and immediately upon his return from exile he joined the circle of Marxists. Two years later, he passed the external exams, received the rank of law, and began to practice. Those who did not have money to defend themselves in court became his wards.
The next 4 years were even more fruitful. Vladimir developed the program of the Social Democratic Party, presented it to the leaders of the international socialist movement, united the Marxist circles in Russia into a single whole. His actions were noticed, another exile followed, but this did not prevent him from continuing to prepare for the revolution.
Revolution and the post of head of the RSFSR
Even in numerous exiles, Vladimir Lenin (Ulyanov) continued to prepare an armed uprising in Russia, was engaged in propaganda, gathered like-minded comrades-in-arms around him.
When the first revolution took place in the country (February 1917) and the provisional 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 leniency to him.
In October of the same 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, in order to normalize the situation with their help.
Ulyanov had many like-minded people, he was supported by the citizens of the country, but he also had enemies. During the reign of the RSFSR, many attempts were made on him. Lenin (Ulyanov) and his government responded with harsh measures, which modern political scientists consider unacceptable and erroneous.
In the spring of 1922, Vladimir Ulyanov suffered a stroke, which practically chained 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 among those who do not accept his government tactics and regime.
Personal life of Vladimir Ulyanov
According to official sources, the only wife of Vladimir Lenin (Ulyanov) was Nadezhda Konstantinovna Krupskaya. Their acquaintance happened at a time when Vladimir was engaged in the formation of a movement for the liberation of workers and peasants (1897). Nadezhda was among the like-minded people of her future husband.
Young people got married in 1898 in a small church in the village of Shushenskoye, where both were exiled. The sacrament of the wedding looks somewhat inappropriate against the background of Ulyanov's sharp rejection of everything related to religion. That is why many political scientists of our time do not believe in the authenticity of these and other facts related to his personal life.
Krupskaya and Ulyanov did not have children, but there is an opinion that Vladimir Ilyich still had heirs. Some historians put forward the theory that Inessa Armand, with whom Ulyanov had a long romance, could have given birth to them.
There are no facts confirming the presence of children and Vladimir Ulyanov, but there are assumptions supported by compelling arguments. An investigation by historians has revealed information that the alleged son of Lenin's name was Alexander Steffen.
Vladimir Ulyanov left a significant mark on the history of Russia, and this is an indisputable fact. On his account and the death of the last royal family, and terrible devastation, and millions of ruined destinies. But who knows how the chronicle of the country would have developed if this period in its history did not exist.
