Putin denounces Soviet founder Lenin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Soviet founder Vladimir Lenin of placing a “time bomb” under the state. |||
Moscow – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday criticized Soviet founder Vladimir Lenin, accusing him of placing a “time bomb” under the state, and sharply denouncing brutal repressions by the Bolshevik government.The harsh criticism of Lenin, who is still revered by communists and many others in Russia, is unusual for Putin, who in the past carefully weighed his comments about the nation’s history to avoid alienating some voters.At the same time, he signaled that the government has …read more
Source: Independent Online
