Lenin Part 1: The Revolution is Born
Real Dictators
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The Great Exile of Vladimir Ulyanov
Vladimir Ulyanov spent time in prison and used it to hone his ideas. While he was in exile, the russian social democratic workers party was founded. This is the group that will evolve into the communist party. Vlademir's stint ends at the end of january 19 hundred. Nadya still has another six months. He carries on to puskov, about 90 miles southwest of saint petersburg. His conditions of release prevent him from living in any major city or university town. But soon he's rearrested again for possession of subversive literature. So he begins the process of leaving the country. It will be another exile, but a self imposed one.
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