Two Tactics of Social Democracy in the Democratic Revolution
# Two Tactics of Social Democracy in the Democratic Revolution

Two Tactics of Social Democracy in the Democratic Revolution is one of the most important of Lenin's early writings.

## Background

It was written in June and July 1905, while the Russian Revolution of 1905 was taking place.

## Content

Lenin's preface poses a certain question: "in educating and organising the working class;...where should we place the main political emphasis in this work of education and organisation? On the trade unions and legally existing associations, or on an insurrection, on the work of creating a revolutionary army and a revolutionary government?"

