People create history, and behind every notable change, there is a significant figure or group of them. However, a series of events happen by forming the basis for the great accomplishments of each great personality. Vladimir Lenin is one of the defining figures in history since he stood at the head of one of the most crucial revolutions in the world and laid the foundation for one of the most influential states in the twentieth century. However, this success was possible due to the events of Lenin’s childhood and consequences before the October Revolution, since the Russian Empire was in crisis and depression for years. The family and childhood of a person have a significant impact on his or her future, and for Vladimir Lenin, they were decisive. The real last name of Vladimir is Ulianov, and he was born in 1870 in the family of a school inspector and was the fourth of seven children (Possony). Both of his parents were educated; they instilled in him the enjoyment of learning, so after graduation, Vladimir showed high academic success, which allowed him to receive higher legal education. Crucial events that influenced the formation of Lenin’s views were the unreasonable dismissal of his father from work and his death because of it, as well as the execution of his elder brother Alexander for revolutionary activity (Schmermund and Edwards). These misfortunes were a shock to the young Ulianov and made him doubt the rightfulness and adequacy of the government. Lenin was also expelled from the university for participating in a student demonstration, although he managed to finish his studies later (Spielvogel). During his student years, Lenin made the first steps in opposition and political work. A significant influence on the young revolutionary had a reading of Marx’s Capital, which formed the basis of his ideology for the revolution and the creation of a new state in the future. In addition, after graduation, Lenin began his legal practice, and his main clients were Russian peasants experiencing constant injustice, which only reinforced Lenin’s ideas about class inequality (“Vladimir Lenin”). For this reason, the young revolutionary tried to conduct more activities to discredit the authorities, and as a result, he was exiled to Siberia for three years (Spielvogel). The banishment also affected reinforcing the ideas of Lenin since he could read and write political works during these years. The main external circumstances that made the October Revolution possible were the protracted crisis of the Russian Empire and the people’s discontent with the government. The first impetus was the Japan-Russia War, which caused significant damage to the Russian economy, and also popularized revolutionary moods among people. The soldiers who returned from the Japanese captivity endorsed the ideas about the necessary changes in the country, and the high level of inflation, poverty, and hunger only encouraged the population to act (Possony). For this reason, the years 1905-1907 in the Russian Empire were marked by a number of strikes, rebellions, bloody battles, and rallies. These events forced Tsar Nicholas II to establish an elected legislative assembly, known as the Duma, and also adopt a constitution guaranteeing the democratic freedom of the people (Spielvoge