Questions about Vladimir Lenin

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When and where was Vladimir Lenin born?

Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov was born on the 22nd of April 1870 in Streletskaya Ulitsa, a street in the city of Simbirsk. He grew up as the third child among eight siblings with two older brothers and sisters named Anna and Alexander.

How did Vladimir Lenin die and when did he lead the Soviet Union?

Vladimir Lenin led the Soviet Union from 1922 to 1924 before his death. The provided script text does not specify the exact date or cause of his death but confirms his leadership period ended in 1924.

What route did Vladimir Lenin take to return to Russia in 1917?

Vladimir Lenin traveled from Zürich to Sassnitz by train then took a ferry to Trelleborg, Sweden. From there he crossed the Haparanda, Tornio border into Finland and arrived at Helsinki before taking the final train to Petrograd upon reaching Finland Station in April 1917.

Why did Vladimir Lenin sign the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk in 1918?

Vladimir Lenin signed the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk after the German Army launched Operation Faustschlag on the 18th of February 1918 advancing further into Russian territory. He convinced a small majority of the Central Committee to accept demands despite massive territorial losses including twenty-six percent of the former Empire's population.

How many people died during the Red Terror under Vladimir Lenin?

Historians estimate between ten thousand and one hundred forty thousand perished overall during the Red Terror orchestrated by the Cheka. No surviving records provide accurate figures on total deaths during the terror period but Petrograd Cheka executed five hundred twelve people in just a few days during early campaigns.