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In Russia, Lenin was ”the father of socialism, organiser of the revolution and the founder of the new Russian society.’ Examine the statement.

  • UPSC 1998
  • Revolution and Counter-Revolution

The description of Vladimir Lenin in this triple formula is not decorative praise but a genuine analytical map of his career — each phrase corresponds to a distinct and traceable contribution, from doctrine to insurrection to state-building.

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  • Father of Socialism: Ideological Contribution
  • Organiser of the Revolution: The Practical Seizure of Power
  • Founder of the New Russian Society: Building the New State

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