Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, better known as 
Vladimir Lenin
Questions and Answers
Q: Who was Lenin?
A: Lenin was a Russian lawyer, revolutionary, the leader of the Bolshevik party and of the October Revolution. He was the first leader of the USSR and the government that took over Russia in 1917.
Q: What is his full name?
A: His full name is Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov.
Q: When was he born?
A: He was born on 22 April 1870.
Q: When did he die?
A: He died on 21 January 1924.
Q: What are his ideas known as?
A: His ideas are known as Leninism.
Q: What role did he play in Russian history?
A: He played a major role in Russian history by leading the Bolshevik party and of the October Revolution, becoming the first leader of the USSR and taking over Russia in 1917.