Historical Figures · 21st Century
Vladimir Lenin’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Vladimir Lenin, Unknown
Who Was Vladimir Lenin?
Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, better known as Vladimir Lenin, was a Russian revolutionary, politician and political theorist. He was the first head of government of Soviet Russia from 1917 until his death in 1924 and of the Soviet Union from 1922 until his death. As the Bolsheviks' founder, Lenin led the October Revolution, which established the world's first communist state.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Vladimir Lenin's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Lenin died largely incapacitated by strokes in 1924 and was unable to speak coherently in his final period. 'I have lived my truth' appears in no credible Lenin biography or Soviet archive.
Sources
- biography Dmitri Volkogonov, 'Lenin: A New Biography'
- archive Soviet medical records and bulletins, 1924
- biography Robert Service, 'Lenin: A Biography'
Legacy
Vladimir Lenin's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Vladimir Lenin’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Vladimir Lenin die?
Vladimir Lenin died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Vladimir Lenin’s last words documented?
Lenin died largely incapacitated by strokes in 1924 and was unable to speak coherently in his final period. 'I have lived my truth' appears in no credible Lenin biography or Soviet archive.
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