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First Meeting
- In 1905, Lenin and Stalin met for the first time in Finland.
- This meeting marked the beginning of their complex relationship, shaping 20th-century history.
Lenin's Detachment
- Lenin prioritized intellectualism and the bigger picture over individual empathy.
- He built a network of contacts but remained emotionally distant, prioritizing his revolutionary goals.
Lenin's Shifting Loyalties
- Lenin valued loyalty but readily discarded relationships that conflicted with his cause.
- His broken friendship with Yule Martov exemplifies this, driven by Lenin's inherent need for leadership.