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    Marxism and Leninism are different political ideologies that emerged from Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin's works. Marxism focuses on the class struggle between the proletariat and bourgeoisie that Marx believed would lead to a communist revolution. Leninism built upon Marxism but made changes necessary to implement it in Russia, a less developed capitalist state, such as establishing a vanguard party to guide the revolution. The key differences are that Marxism was a theoretical framework, while Leninism was a practical application of Marxism's principles modified for the material conditions of Russia.

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    Marxism and Leninism are different political ideologies that emerged from Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin's works. Marxism focuses on the class struggle between the proletariat and bourgeoisie that Marx believed would lead to a communist revolution. Leninism built upon Marxism but made changes necessary to implement it in Russia, a less developed capitalist state, such as establishing a vanguard party to guide the revolution. The key differences are that Marxism was a theoretical framework, while Leninism was a practical application of Marxism's principles modified for the material conditions of Russia.

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    Marxism and Leninism are different political ideologies that emerged from Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin's works. Marxism focuses on the class struggle between the proletariat and bourgeoisie that Marx believed would lead to a communist revolution. Leninism built upon Marxism but made changes necessary to implement it in Russia, a less developed capitalist state, such as establishing a vanguard party to guide the revolution. The key differences are that Marxism was a theoretical framework, while Leninism was a practical application of Marxism's principles modified for the material conditions of Russia.

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    Marxism and Leninism are different political ideologies that emerged from Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin's works. Marxism focuses on the class struggle between the proletariat and bourgeoisie that Marx believed would lead to a communist revolution. Leninism built upon Marxism but made changes necessary to implement it in Russia, a less developed capitalist state, such as establishing a vanguard party to guide the revolution. The key differences are that Marxism was a theoretical framework, while Leninism was a practical application of Marxism's principles modified for the material conditions of Russia.

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    DIFFERENCE_BETWEEN_MARXISM_AND_LENINISM

    #Marxism_vs_Leninism
    Marxism and Leninism are two kinds of political thought that show some
    difference between them when it comes to their ideologies. Marxism is a political
    thought framed by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. This Marxist system aims at a
    state of living where the society is bereft of the difference between the rich and the
    poor. On the other hand, Leninism is a kind of a political system that practices
    dictatorship. It is the dictatorship of the proletariat. In other words, it can be said
    that Leninism recommends the dictatorship of the working class. This is one of the
    main differences between Marxism and Leninism.
    What is Marxism?
    Marxism is a political ideology that explains how there is going to be a proletariat
    revolution due to the class struggle. This class struggle is the result of means of
    production being divided very unevenly between different classes.
    Marxism takes the help of history to rewrite the living conditions of the people. It
    has history as a firm base in forwarding its principles. Marxism is considered by
    many political experts as a branch of philosophy too. It is firmly believed that
    communism is born out of Marxism only.
    Difference Between Marxism and Leninism
    Friedrich Engels
    It is important to know that Marxism insists on implementing the theory of its
    political thought so that others can understand the nuances of it. Unlike
    Communism, it does not believe in practical implementation. In fact, it can be said
    that practical implementation of the theoretical ideas of Marxism led to the
    formation of Communism.
    What is Leninism?
    On the other hand, Leninism aims at the implementation of both political and
    socialist economic theories that have been developed from Marxism. It is thus
    important to know that Leninism was developed by and was named after the
    Russian revolutionary and political leader Vladmir Lenin.
    Marxism vs Leninism
    Vladimir Lenin
    The term Leninism came to be used as early as 1922. It was Grigory Zinoviev who
    popularized Leninism in the year 1924 at the fifth congress of the Communist
    International otherwise called as Comintem. It was popularized as a word denoting
    the meaning revolutionary by the then leader Grigory Zinoviev.
    What is the difference between Marxism and Leninism?
    Marxism was more of an ideology that Karl Marx created to point out what will
    happen when the social classes struggle with each other. Leninism was how Lenin
    changed Marxism to fit Russia. So, in practicality, Leninism was more practical
    than Marxism as it carried the changes necessary to fit into an actual country.
    When forming Marxism Marx envisaged that his theory would come into practice
    in more developed and advanced capitalist states because that was where the
    revolution he talked of could take place. However, Leninism took place in a
    country which was not so developed or advanced as Marx imagined. Russia at the
    time was not economically advanced and was populated by a large number of
    farmers. That is why Lenin has to change aspects of Marxism to fit the Russia at
    that time.
    In Leninism, economic and industrial development was a key aspect as Russia
    was behind in these areas. However, that is not the case with Marxism as Marxism
    talks of a country that is already industrialized and advanced.
    Marxism argued that a proletariat revolution was inevitable. This was based on
    several assumptions. Firstly, Marxism believed that the capitalist states will not let
    people move towards socialism. This will create revolutionary wrath in the
    working class which would make them go for a revolution. However, Lenin did not
    agree with this. He argued that such capitalist states would have enough power that
    they will use to suppress any revolutionary feelings in the working class. Leninism
    says that the capitalist states will give just enough money and benefits to the
    working class so that they will NOT have revolutionary feelings. Without
    revolutionary feeling, there will be no revolution.
    Marxism believed people will spontaneously become aware of their status and
    rise for a revolution. Leninism believed that a party should be formed to guide
    people because otherwise the revolution happening will not be a practical idea. As
    a result, Lenin created Bolshevik Party. It seized Russias power in 1917.
    Marxism believed in the dictatorship of the proletariat, where the proletariat
    would rule. However, in Leninism, Russia was led by a Communist Party whose
    leaders thought they knew what the working class wanted.
    In short, it can be said that Marxism was the theory and Leninism was how it was
    practically used.

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