Vladimir Lenin

About Vladimir Lenin

Vladimir Lenin (1870–1924) was the Russian revolutionary, politician, and political theorist who served as the first and founding head of Soviet Russia from 1917 and of the Soviet Union from 1922 until his death. As the primary leader of the Bolshevik Party, his ideological contributions to Marxism, known as Leninism, shaped the political landscape of the 20th century, leading to the successful October Revolution and the establishment of the world's first constitutionally socialist state. This profound global influence secures his rank as the #68 most historically important figure according to MIT’s Pantheon project.

Despite his immense historical significance, Lenin’s contemporary internet attention is disproportionate. He garners approximately 2.7 million annualized Wikipedia views in 2025. This level of traffic places him at a **+4x** attention gap, indicating significant overattention relative to his actual historical ranking of #68. For comparison, this is significantly less attention than modern political figures like Joe Biden (11.0M views) or even less historically impactful figures who dominate current searches, suggesting a relative fading from the immediate online consciousness.

Furthermore, the data indicates a clear downward trend in current interest: his 2025 Wikipedia views are down 5.5% year-over-year, and his recent momentum between Q1 and Q3 of 2025 saw a decline of 11%. This suggests that while Lenin remains a figure of historical import, the public’s active digital engagement with his legacy is actively decreasing.