Despite his revolutionary politics, Lenin disliked revolutionary experimentation in literature and the arts, for instance expressing his dislike of expressionism, futurism, and cubism, and conversely favouring realism and Russian classic literature.
Walau ia menginginkan revolusi dalam politik, Lenin membenci eksperimen revolusioner dalam bidang sastra dan seni rupa, contohnya ia membenci ekspresionisme, futurisme, dan kubisme, dan justru malah menyukai realisme dan sastra klasik Rusia.