Life of Lenin Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov (Lenin) Russian Communist Revolutionary, Politician and Political Theorist. Head of Government Soviet Union from 1922 until his death. Photo Shows: speaking from the Tribune of the Second All Russian Congress of Soviets, Lenin's voice rang through the world proclaiming the establishment of a Soviet government in Russia. Lenin was elected as the Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars - the leader of the new government. Painting of V.I. Lenin speaking at the second Congress of Soviets of workers and soldiers deputies painted by Serebryany. 7 November 1917 Supplied By: SCRSS - Society for Co-operation in Russian & Soviet Studies