Bolshevism

Bolshevism, as a political ideology, emerged from the theories of Vladimir Lenin and the Bolshevik faction of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party. It advocates for a revolutionary overthrow of the capitalist system, followed by the establishment of a socialist state controlled by the proletariat, or the working class. This ideology emphasizes the centralized control of the means of production, distribution, and exchange by the state, with the goal of achieving a classless society. Bolshevism emphasizes the importance of a vanguard party, composed of professional revolutionaries, to lead the working class in the revolutionary struggle and guide the socialist transformation of society. It also promotes internationalism, aiming to spread socialist revolution globally and ultimately achieve a stateless, communist society.