FAQ About Vladimir Lenin

While Lenin was a dedicated adherent of Marxist theory, he adapted Marx's ideas to fit the Russian context. One of the key differences was Lenin's development of the concept of a vanguard party to spearhead the revolution, which was not emphasized by Marx. Marx envisioned a more spontaneous uprising of the working class, whereas Lenin believed in the necessity of a tightly organized, disciplined party to instigate and lead a revolution. Additionally, Lenin adapted Marx's ideas for the primarily agrarian Russian society, despite Marx's theories being largely based on industrialized Western contexts.