Lenin

(1870 –1924)

1. Bolshevik revolution leader, founder of Communist Russia & USSR 
2. Revolution led by vanguard party (the Communist party) 
3. Democratic centralism, Imperialism as height of capitalism 
4. Worldwide network of revolutionary activities- "Comintern"
5. Stalin coined the term "Leninism"

Books:

1. The State and Revolution - 1917
2. Imperialism, the Highest Stage of Capitalism - 1917

Democratic centralism

1. Democracy: Within party, decisions and policies are taken through debate and discussion and encouraged members for it;
2. Centralism: Once a decision is made through democratic means, all members are expected to uphold and support it.