Vladimir Lenin

Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, also known as Lenin, was born in Simbirsk on April 10, 1870.

Vladimir Lenin, the leader of the Bolshevik Party and the first head of the Soviet Union, was born on April 22, 1870.

Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, also known as Lenin, experienced the death of his father on January 12, 1886.

On January 24, 1886, Vladimir Ilyich Lenin's father passed away.

On May 20, 1887, Vladimir Ilyich Lenin's older brother Alexander was executed for his involvement in a failed plot to assassinate Csar Alexander III.

In August 1887, Lenin entered Kazan University, marking a crucial step in his academic and intellectual development.

Lenin was arrested on December 17, 1887, during a student protest at Kazan University.

In the autumn of 1888, Lenin was permitted to return to Kazan after being banished, but he was denied readmission to the university. During this period, he met exiled revolutionaries and delved into revolutionary political literature, particularly Marx's Das Kapital.

In January 1889, Lenin embraced Marxism after reading revolutionary political literature, particularly Marx's Das Kapital, during a period of enforced idleness.

In September 1889, Lenin fully embraced Marxism in the city of Samara, where he joined a socialist discussion circle and produced a Russian translation of The Communist Manifesto by Marx and Engels. He began to align with the Marxist perspective on societal development in Russia.

In May 1890, Maria, Lenin's sister, persuaded authorities to allow him to take his exams externally at the University of St Petersburg, where he achieved the equivalent of a first-class degree with honors. This marked a significant academic achievement for Lenin.

In November 1891, Lenin successfully passed his law examination as an external student at St. Petersburg University.

Vladimir Ilyich resides in Kazan and Samara.

Vladimir Ilyich gains a license to practice law.

On August 31, 1893 (September 12 in the modern calendar), he relocated to St. Petersburg.

On December 21, 1895, Lenin was arrested by the Tsar's police.

In 1896, the Emancipation of the Working Class was established in St. Petersburg, with Vladimir Ilyich being one of its members.

Vladimir Ilyich is exiled to Shushenskoye in Siberia.

On July 10, 1898, Lenin married Nadya in Eastern Siberia. Their partnership played a significant role in Lenin's personal and political life.

On July 22, 1898, Vladimir Lenin marries Nadezhda Krupskaya in Shushenskoe, Siberia.

In 1899, Vladimir Ilyich (Lenin) married N.K. Krupskaya, a prominent Bolshevik revolutionary and Lenin's close comrade.

On January 29, 1900, Vladimir Ilyich (Lenin) published his book 'The Development of Capitalism in Russia', which analyzed the economic structure of Russia during that period.

Vladimir Ilyich, also known as Lenin, concludes his Siberian exile and establishes residence in Pskov.

Vladimir Ilyich departs from Russia to Europe to initiate his publishing activities.

Vladimir Ilyich Lenin's Siberian exile ends, and he settles in Pskov on July 29, 1900.

The first issue of Iskra newspaper, founded by Vladimir Ilyich (Lenin), was published on December 11, 1901.

In March 1902, Lenin's work 'What Is To Be Done?' is published.

In March 1903, Lenin published the famous work 'What is to be Done?'.

In April 1903, Lenin moved to London after a short stay in Geneva.

The second RSDLP Congress held in London in July 1903 saw a schism between Lenin's supporters and those of Julius Martov. This event marked a significant split within the Russian Marxist movement, leading to the formation of the Bolshevik and Menshevik factions.

In May 1904, Lenin published the anti-Menshevik tract 'One Step Forward, Two Steps Back' after resigning from the Iskra editorial board. This publication highlighted the ideological differences within the Russian Marxist movement.

The Bloody Sunday massacre in St. Petersburg on January 22, 1905, was a turning point in the Russian Revolution, leading to widespread civil unrest.

In 1906, Lenin returns to St. Petersburg after the government amnesties political exiles and prisoners.

In January 1907, Lenin moved to Finland for security reasons.

In August 1907, the Stuttgart Congress of the Socialist International took place where Lenin attended.

In December 1907, Lenin returns to Western Europe and settles in Switzerland.

On January 7, 1908, Lenin attended the Stuttgart Congress of the Socialist International.

From December 21 to 27 in 1908, Lenin stays in Paris.

The Fifth Congress of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party (RSDLP) took place from January 3-9, 1909. During this event, Vladimir Lenin was once again elected to the Presidium.

In 1911, Lenin had a meeting with the renowned writer Maxim Gorky in Italy.

In January-February 1912, the split with Mensheviks becomes official, and Bolsheviks form their own party.

In June 1912, Vladimir Lenin relocated to Krakow in Austrian Poland.

In May 1913, Lenin established his residence in the Polish village of Poronin.

In 1915, Lenin was forced to leave Russia and moved to Berne, Switzerland.

On April 11-17, 1916, Lenin wrote the famous work 'Imperialism, the Highest Stage of Capitalism'.

On April 4, 1917, Lenin publishes the April Theses, calling for the overthrow of the provisional government and redefining Bolshevik tactics.

On April 16-17, 1917, Lenin reaches St. Petersburg/Petrograd and issues the 'April Theses' which advocated for the overthrow of the Provisional Government.

Lenin led the congress secretly and contributed to drafting key resolutions. He was unanimously chosen as the honorary chairman.

The October Revolution, led by Vladimir Lenin and the Bolshevik Party, overthrew the Provisional Government in Russia and established the Soviet government on October 25, 1917.

In November 1917, the Soviet government was established with Vladimir Lenin as the Chairman. This marked a significant shift in the political landscape of Russia.

On November 7, 1917, the Soviet Government was established with Lenin assuming the role of Chairman, effectively taking leadership of Russia.

In January 1918, Lenin survived an assassination attempt in Petrograd, highlighting the political turmoil and opposition he faced during his leadership.

On January 16, 1918, Lenin dissolved the Constituent Assembly, consolidating power in the hands of the Bolsheviks and further solidifying the Soviet government's control.

On January 29, 1918, Lenin ordered the closure of the Constituent Assembly, consolidating power within the Soviet government.

The Soviet Government in Russia adopted the modern Gregorian Calendar, also known as the 'New Style', replacing the Julian Calendar on February 1, 1918.

The Treaty resulted in massive territorial losses for Russia, transferring a significant portion of its population, industry, and resources to German control.

On August 30, 1918, Fanny Kaplan made an unsuccessful attempt to assassinate Lenin, resulting in him being wounded. This event had a profound impact on the political landscape of the time.

A decree resulted in the establishment of concentration camps in Soviet Russia, entrusted to the Cheka and later administered by the Gulag.

The Polish armies defeated the Red Army at the Battle of Warsaw, leading to the Peace of Riga where Russia ceded territory to Poland.

During the Tenth Party Congress in Moscow, Lenin introduces the New Economic Policy.

Lenin experiences his first stroke in May 1922.

On May 26, 1922, Lenin experiences his first stroke.

On November 20, 1922, Lenin delivered his final public speech, reflecting on his revolutionary journey and the future of the Soviet Union.

In December 1922, Lenin suffered a second stroke, further deteriorating his health and leading to increased concerns about his leadership.

On December 16, 1922, Lenin suffers a second stroke.

Towards the end of 1922, Vladimir Lenin suffered his second stroke, indicating a decline in his health.

On December 30, 1922, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) was formally established, marking a significant milestone in Lenin's vision of a socialist state.

On March 2, 1923, Vladimir Lenin wrote his last document titled 'Better Fewer, But Better', focusing on the reorganization and downsizing of the Soviet government.

Lenin suffers his final stroke in March 1923, leading to the loss of his powers of speech.

On March 9, 1923, Lenin experienced his third stroke which left him unable to speak.

On March 10, 1923, Vladimir Lenin experienced his third stroke which resulted in the loss of his ability to speak.

By May 12, 1923, Lenin's health deteriorated further due to the effects of his stroke.

Lenin passes away on January 21, 1924. Stalin survives the reading of the Testament by the Central Committee in May.

Vladimir Lenin passed away on January 21, 1924, in Gorki Leninskiye, USSR, leaving a complex legacy and power struggle within the Communist Party.

The Soviet government publicly announced the death of Vladimir Lenin the day after he passed away. Mourners from various organizations visited his Gorki home to pay their respects.

Lenin died on 24 January 1924. His body was embalmed and placed in a mausoleum on Moscow's Red Square.

Vladimir Lenin's funeral took place in Red Square, where his body was carried in a red coffin and placed in a specially erected mausoleum. Tens of thousands of people attended despite freezing temperatures.

On February 21, 1924, Lenin passed away due to his fourth stroke.

Against the protestations of his wife Krupskaya, Vladimir Lenin's body was embalmed to preserve it for long-term public display in the Red Square mausoleum. His brain was later removed for study.

The Politburo agreed to replace the temporary mausoleum with a permanent one in granite for Lenin's body. The permanent mausoleum was finished in 1933.

In late 1991, amid the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Russian President Boris Yeltsin ordered the Lenin archive be removed from Communist Party control and declassified, revealing over 6,000 of Lenin's writings that had gone unpublished. These writings were made available for scholarly study.