jan 21, 1924 - Lenin dies
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At the age of 54, Vladimir Lenin died of a hemorrhage in the brain. The day was January 21, 1924. His death meant the rise of Stalin’s power and the end of the first leader of the Soviet Union. To this day his body is kept maintained in the Red Square. This is important because he was the ruler of Russia for many many years and he wanted the best for it, but now there is someone new with better ideas.
Citation: Vladimir Lenin Dies. (2010, February 9). Retrieved February 28, 2019, from https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/vladimir-lenin-dies
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