Vladimir Lenin is known to all as a Russian revolutionary, as well as a Soviet political and statesman. He became the first chairman of the Council of People's Commissars of the RSFSR. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, many “curses” fell on Ilyich’s head. He was accused of all the atrocities that took place in those years. Until that moment, he was considered an absolutely perfect person.
Outwardly, he was no different from other people. He was small in stature and regular in stature. Having old photographs, one can see that Vladimir Lenin had a bright red beard and hair the same color.
But not many people know that since childhood, the future leader burred. This was his distinguishing feature. In this article we will consider 10 more interesting facts about Lenin.
10. His father earned the hereditary nobility
Vladimir Ulyanov (later Lenin) was born in the city of Simbirsk. My father worked as an inspector in a public school. Almost the whole family was different in origin. But according to official figures, they are nobles.
When his father finally reached the stately counselor, he received the right to hereditary nobility.
Lenin Vladimir himself never hid his origin. One could see in the documents that Ilyich was a nobleman. Very often he told how well they lived in childhood.
9. Graduated from school with a gold medal
In 1887, Vladimir graduated from high school. According to the results of his training, he received a gold medal..
They always said about the boy that he showed himself to be a diligent, accurate and talented student. Almost all subjects had fine. Only one four had - logically. But there was an unusual story.
Logic was taught by the father of Alexander Kerensky. Kerensky himself explained that he could not give the student a rating of five, since only the teacher knew her so much.
After graduating from high school, Vova entered the Imperial Kazan University at the Faculty of Law.
8. Was shamefully expelled from the university
Many said that the young man participated in various riots that took place against the backdrop of new orders in the university. Nobody liked it. Vladimir and forty other students were arrested and sent to the nearest police station that very night.
Everyone who took part in this was expelled from the university, and also sent to their homeland.
But some still believe that everything was completely wrong.
In 1887, an incident occurred with Lenin’s brother, precisely because of this Vladimir dismissed from the university with shame. He himself wanted this to happen.
7. Elder brother executed for conspiracy
Alexander the third ruled only 30 years. During this time, he signed the death sentence only twice. The first related to the murder of Alexander II, and the second - for an attempt to kill himself.
Alexander Ulyanov - the brother of Vladimir Lenin, was a good example for many. Some claimed that he would become a scientist. For success, after graduation received a gold medal.
But no one thought that this young man would take part in terrorist activities against the emperor. It can be assumed that the death of his father influenced him so much. Or perhaps someone attracted him and infected him with this rebellious spirit. There are many versions.
Alexander Ulyanov and his comrades wanted to blow up Alexander the Third. The crime was planned on the anniversary of the murder of his father. But the crime was not committed, as it was discovered in time by the police.
All accomplices were arrested and then sentenced to death. The emperor wanted to replace the hanging with any hard labor, but Alexander was not included in this list..
It also greatly influenced Vladimir. None of the family could accept the loss. Ilyich could not understand what prompted his brother to such a decision. He found out from his friends how he lived and what his older brother did in his free time.
6. He was a talented chess player
Almost everyone knows that Vladimir Ilyich was very fond of playing chess. He constantly solved some difficult chess problems, and also was very actively interested in this activity in Russia.
While staying abroad, he tried to meet the best and famous chess players of that time. It is worth noting that in almost all of his vocabulary it was possible to trace the use of phrases and words from chess.
There are also many photographs where Vladimir is captured at the next chess game. Many were fond of the game, not only then, but now. It has become very relevant in Europe and the USA.
According to many official figures, Ilyich began to play chess at the age of eight. Initially, he trained by playing with his father and brother. The chess, which was at Volodya’s house, was made by his father.
5. Had many aliases
Vladimir Lenin had about 150 different pseudonyms. For example, in 1890 he had the nickname "Tulin." Very often used foreign surnames - Meyer other.
It is worth noting that Lenin is also the pseudonym of Vladimir. After all, his real name is Ulyanov. This pseudonym appeared in him in 1901. He began to sign many of his works with them.
There are many versions of just such a choice. There are suggestions that Vladimir chose him because of the name of the Lena River. Ilyich could not take a pseudonym, for example, Volgin. It just didn't sound.
There is also a version that when Vladimir needed to go abroad, then there were problems with a passport. According to his documents, he could not leave the country.
A family friend gave Ilyich the passport of her father - Nikolai Lenin. It only corrected the date of birth. After Vladimir left, he just stayed with that name.
4. Was a talented speaker
Vladimir Lenin is also known as a bright speaker. His performances were remembered by many. They were very energetic and unique.
The leader always spoke with enthusiasm and could calmly infect people with this. He was able to tell in short but understandable phrases. Moreover, everything was clear and only in the case.
3. Was the initiator and organizer of the "Red Terror"
Many say that Lenin inherited the business of his older brother. This is due to the fact that Vladimir was a symbol and banner of the greatest tragedy in Russia. He became not only a theorist, but also a practitioner Red terrorwhich was created in 1917.
The Red Terror is a certain set of measures and mass extrajudicial killings. Most often occurred over the citizens, and conducted - the Bolsheviks.
The complex was created to eliminate anti-Bolshevik forces. Officially began to be applied a little later, in 1918.
2. Worked until his death, despite serious health problems
The disease crept up to Vladimir in 1921. His body tried many times to suppress this attack, and for a short while she retreated.
And even in such periods, he tried to energetically get involved in the work. He seriously delved into issues of government. Once a leader had a severe attack. For a long time lay.
But a few weeks later he began to work again and get on his feet. Until the very last moment, he continued to work hard..
1. Joseph Slavkin - sitter, from whom portraits of Lenin were painted and sculptures were made
Currently, we see many portraits of Vladimir Lenin. But not many people know that a completely different person is depicted on them.
Joseph Slavkin had a stunning resemblance to the Soviet leader. It was on him that many portraits were painted, and sculptures were also made.