What Is Leninism?

The Core Philosophy

Leninism is the political theory and organisational principles developed by Vladimir Lenin, advocating for a vanguard party of professional revolutionaries to lead the proletariat in overthrowing capitalism. It emphasises the necessity of a disciplined, centralised party to achieve and maintain the dictatorship of the proletariat.

Political ideologies are rarely static. They exist on a spectrum of economic freedom and social liberty. Understanding where Leninism falls on this spectrum is critical to analysing modern geopolitical shifts and understanding systemic structures.