5 facts about lenin biography

Even if you are unfamiliar with the ins and outs of Vladimir Lenin’s personal story, you will no doubt have heard of his name and the political theory he developed – and which is named for him.

As the architect of the Soviet Union – or, as it was officially known, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) – he is an almighty historical figure whose actions determined the course of some of the biggest political events of the 20th century.

Here are 10 facts about him.

1. He became exposed to radical political ideas at university

Lenin was born into a well-educated family and went on to study law at Kazan University in August 1887.

5 facts about lenin biography

But by the December he had been expelled for taking part in a student protest. He eventually enrolled as an external law student at Saint Petersburg University and completed his studies there in 1891.

2. His brother was executed

The killing of Lenin’s elder brother, who had bee