What Is to Be Done?

Book Review

Vladimir Ilyich Lenin's book «What Is to Be Done?» is one of the key works in which the author presents his views on the organization and tactics of the revolutionary movement. Lenin criticizes economists and calls for the creation of a professional revolutionary party capable of leading the struggle for socialist transformations. In his work, he emphasizes the necessity of theoretical preparation and political agitation among workers. Critics note that the book played a significant role in the formation of the Bolshevik Party and influenced the development of Marxist theory. However, some researchers point to dogmatism and authoritarianism in Lenin's approaches, which later reflected in the practice of the Soviet state. Overall, «What Is to Be Done?» is considered an important historical document reflecting the political and ideological struggles of the early 20th century.