LENIN AND CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION

Abstract

Aim. To identify the specific features of the Russian state model in Lenin’s theoretical views on the post-revolutionary development of the country. Methodology. In order to determine the contradiction and consistency of the works of Lenin and Marx, the author analyzed the ideas of that era and examined the models of the economic and political development, both theoretically and in practical terms. Results. The analysis showed that Lenin created an original state model relying on the ideas of developing the economic and political sphere, which were popular in Europe at that time. Thanks to Lenin, the Russian revolution was the first revolution, which attempted to realize the ideas of modernization according to the Western model and to construct the most progressive system by jumping over the stages of development in order to catch up and overtake the advanced capitalist economies. At the same time, although being created according to the Western model, the Russian revolution was characterized by numerous national, cultural and historical features. These specific features made the Russian revolution a role model for most revolutions of the 20th century and a new modernization model. Research implications. The results of the study can be used in teaching national history courses.