Lenin

What is one strength of Lenin?

Lenin was a ‘conviction’ politician. Throughout his career he stuck to his belief that the imposition of Marxist ideas was the only way for a more just society

What is another strength?

Flexible in his thoughts and actions. He believed that a revolution in Russia could be achieved only with the support of workers + not peasants

What is another strength?

When Lenin experienced what others would have seen as a set back, such as exile, he took it as an opportunity

What is a weakness of Lenin?

He used considerable force, if he meant that he was able to achieve his aims. Disregarded the harm his methods could produce

What is another weakness?

He was so single-minded about Marxism that he refused to accept that there were possible alternatives to achieve a more just society

What was another weakness?

Opposition to Lenin also strengthened when he banned other political parties