Despite intrusive Soviet propaganda, Lenin is the least known political leader of the 20th century. This book contains authentic quotations from Lenin's vast legacy, giving for the first time an adequate understanding of his worldview, way of thinking and argumentation, as well as his human qualities. Lenin's books, articles and letters were never a way of self-expression for him, but always pursued a specific political goal. It is difficult even for specialists to read them in a row. This publication is a detailed chronological summary that allows you to combine Lenin's thought into a single whole. The book is equipped with a detailed name index.