Who was the Leader of the Bolsheviks?

Russia has a long history of political changes, and one major movement was led by the Bolsheviks. Let’s find out who led this powerful group and why it was important in Russian history.

What was the Bolshevik Party?

The Bolsheviks were a political group in Russia that followed the ideas of Karl Marx. They wanted to end the rule of rich people and give power to workers and common people. The party believed in equality, fair taxes, and strong action instead of waiting.

Correct Answer: B. Vladimir Lenin

Option B. Vladimir Lenin

Lenin was the main leader of the Bolsheviks.

• He started the party in 1917 with his teammate Alexander Bogdanov.
  He believed in socialism, where everyone should be treated fairly, and the rich should not control everything.
• Lenin worked hard to bring changes to Russia and give more rights to workers.
• He promised the people “Peace, Land, and Bread”—things everyone needed.
• He also led the Russian Revolution of 1917, which changed the government completely.

That’s why Vladimir Lenin is the correct answer.

Why the Other Options Are Incorrect?

Option A. Alexander Kerensky
He was part of the old government (Provisional Government), not the Bolsheviks. He actually opposed Lenin.

Option C. Joseph Stalin
Stalin came to power after Lenin died. He was not the founder or original leader of the Bolsheviks.

Option D. Mikhail Gorbachev
Gorbachev was a much later leader of the Soviet Union, known for reforms in the 1980s, not for leading the Bolsheviks.

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