What Is to Be Done?

What Is to Be Done? by Vladimir Lenin, written in 1902, is a foundational text that outlines the revolutionary strategy and organizational principles for the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party. In this influential work, Lenin addresses the challenges of revolutionary consciousness among the working class and argues for the necessity of a vanguard party to lead the movement towards socialism. He critiques spontaneity in activism and emphasizes the importance of theoretical clarity, political education, and a structured organization to effectively challenge the capitalist system. This text has significantly shaped Marxist thought and continues to be a critical reference in discussions of Leninist theory and revolutionary strategy.