Vladimir Lenin

Joseph Stalin was one of the most influential figures of the 20th century, especially to the Soviet Union. By the time Vladimir Lenin passed away Stalin had almost complete control of the government. With his power over everyone, Stalin forced his biggest rivals out of the contention for leader. In doing this he had freedom to do as he pleased. Joseph Stalin was aware the Soviet Union was far from being where he wanted it to be, so he created the Five-Year Plans. Although, Stalin’s achievements…

Realism was not always a keyword in the agenda of the Avant-Garde. From the end of the 1910s, dramatic changes of political landscape took place in the European Continent: the Wiemar Republic was formed; the Soviet Communist Party grasped the power in Russia; Italian Fascism and German Nazism strengthened their dominance. Some artists kowtowed to the autocratic regimes while others redirected their attention to the evolving political philosophy and the newly created discipline of psychoanalysis.…

In Animal Farm farmer Jones, who represents Tsar Nicholas II, was not feeding his farm animals. Old Major shared his dream of Animalism. Old Major is based on Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin. Marx came up with the idea of communism which was brought forth by Lenin. Like Lenin, Old major died before the revolution. The revolution in Animal Farm was led by Snowball, Leon Trotsky, and Napoleon, Joseph Stalin. After the revolution the pigs assumed power and to legitimize themselves…

life, Lenin adopted the ideas of Karl Marx, known as Marxism. Marxism advocates the establishment of a communist society, in which goods and property are universally shared. He became a leader in a group of radical Marxists known as the Bolsheviks (meaning “majority” in contrast to the other main group, known as the Mensheviks, or “minority”). Once Lenin began spouting revolutionary rhetoric, he was exiled from Russia to prevent him from causing unrest. During the Revolution of 1905, Lenin…

Contrary to Vladimir Lenin, who was quite modest and refused any kind of public praise, Stalin relied on constant worship in what became known as Stalin’s cult of personality. In this sense, Stalin’s personality cult went against traditional Bolshevik practice. This cult allowed Stalin to have a stronger support system for his policies as he lacked the same prestige as Lenin, especially in the 1930s when the famine of 1932-1933 increased opposition and he started to rely on drastic measures such…

cattle and 15 million horses). The kulaks, which were the affluent peasant class were victimised particularly. According to the political theory of Marxism – Leninism of the early 20th century, the kulaks were class enemies of the poorer peasants. Lenin had described them as "bloodsuckers, vampires, plunderers of the people and profiteers, who fatten on famine.” Kulaks also hated the idea of collectivsation, as they lost all their wealth and were particularly hated by Stalin…

In the 1900s, Russia was in a time of turmoil. Vladimir Lenin, and his followers forcibly took power from the Tsars, in what is known today as the Russian Revolution. Consequently, the Communist leaders of the country continually gained power, as their people were on an economic decline. Using the story of Lenin, Trotsky, Stalin, and other leaders, George Orwell (pseudonym Eric Blair) satirizes it into the tale of animals taking control of a farm, in the novel, Animal Farm. The leaders of the…

had predicted. This was not the case. Dealing with foreign occupation and civil war, the newly victorious Marxist-Communist Party did not have time to spread their influence. In 1921 ruined by internal conflict the Marxist government, proposed by Lenin, accepted the New Economic Policy. The NEP allowed for what was called “state capitalism” allowing individuals to own small businesses. Less than five years since their victory the Marxists were moving away from their goal of a communist…

Is Socialism better than Capitalism? . Many people argue on which one is better. The two ideologies are Socialism and Capitalism. Many ask, “Which one will bring success for humanity” or “which one should the government have in hand”? Some people say that Socialism is the best or some would prefer Capitalism. In my opinion, I think Capitalism. “What is Capitalism?” Capitalism is a political form that states: `All means of production, are owned by the people (private property). For ex; private…

orders if Napoleon (Stalin). Orwell uses this scene as if to show the start of the injustices caused by Stalin and his idea of the secret police as Stalin did run Trotsky out in order for him to be in charge with the Soviet Union after the death of Vladimir Lenin. Orwell seemed to choose the animals correctly…