Primary sourceBook1918 (English translation 1919)
The Soviets at Work
Vladimir Lenin · 1918 (English translation 1919)
Lenin's 1918 pamphlet describing the problems and plans of the new Soviet government.
Lenin authored this pamphlet, revealing his vision for governing the new Soviet state.
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What it is
Written by Vladimir Lenin in 1918, this pamphlet discusses the challenges facing the young Soviet government after it made peace during the First World War. This is an English translation published in 1919.
Why it matters
The text shows Lenin focused on organization and discipline as the core task of building socialism in Russia. It gives insight into how he thought about running a state soon after the Bolsheviks took power, and the threats he believed surrounded the new Soviet Republic.
Look closer
- What problems does Lenin say the Soviet government must solve first?
- Why does he mention the danger from neighboring countries?
- How might a government pamphlet differ from a private letter or diary?
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