FAQ About Vladimir Lenin
What was Lenin's approach to religion during his rule?
Lenin was a staunch atheist and believed that religion was an opiate used to oppress the working class. During his rule, the state promoted atheism and attempted to diminish the influence of the Russian Orthodox Church. Religious institutions faced confiscation of their properties and suppression of religious teachings. However, the approach was mostly about curtailing the Church's political power rather than suppressing individual religious beliefs completely.
