lenin

Vladimir Lenin was the first communist leader in Russia. He had rid the government of other political parties. He had also nationalize the country, banned free speech and established the Cheka. Lenin won the civil war of the political powers who wanted democratic reforms in1918 - 1921. Lenin's accomplishments include the NEP with allowed farmers to keep their own land, and sell surplus on thier own.

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