How did Paris Commune's ideas reach Vladimir Lenin?

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Karl Marx's writings and ideas significantly influenced the ideology behind the Paris Commune, particularly in its call for the working class to rise against capitalist structures. The Commune was seen by many as a practical application of Marxist theory.

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Vladimir Lenin was heavily influenced by Marx's work, particularly by 'Das Kapital' and the theory of class struggle, which shaped his approach to revolution in Russia. Lenin later adapted Marx's ideas to the specific conditions of Russia, leading to the establishment of a socialist state.