[Audio] Lenin: The man and his ideas - are they relevant today? 1917 Audio & Video Share Tweet Lenin is probably the most slandered individual of the 20th century. As leader of the Russian Revolution of 1917, he has been attacked by bourgeois academics, Tory, Labour and Liberal politicians as well as Establishment figures internationally. So what did Lenin really stand for? And are his ideas still relevant today? Lenin is probably the most slandered individual of the 20th century. As leader of the Russian Revolution of 1917, he has been attacked by bourgeois academics, Tory, Labour and Liberal politicians as well as Establishment figures internationally. His ideas have been distorted and twisted. His actions have been vilified. So what did Lenin really stand for? And are his ideas still relevant today? Hear Rob Sewell, of the Socialist Appeal Editorial board, speak to the ULU Marxist society in defence of Lenin. Part 1Part 2To download the audio file click on part 1 and part 2 with your right mouse button and select "Save Link As" or "Save Target As".