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On August 30, 1918, at a meeting point of fate, Lenin was narrowly assassinated, an event that seemed simple but was actually mysterious. That night, Lenin went to the Mikhrison factory in Moscow, preparing to give speeches and communicate with the workers. After the speech, he continued the discussion with some workers next to the vehicle. At this moment, a middle-aged woman suddenly pulled out a gun and fired three times at him. Despite the chaotic situation and the rapid subduing of the Assassins by the workers, the truth of the incident is extremely mysterious.
Let's first focus on the background of the Assassin Fanny Kaplan. She was a Jew and her father was a staunch follower of the Russian regime. After 1905, Kaplan became increasingly involved in political activities, leaning towards anarchism and planning an assassination. However, her plan failed and she was arrested and imprisoned, which was supposed to be sentenced to death, but due to the leniency of the government at the time, the sentence was eventually commuted to life imprisonment. While in prison, she turned to the Socialist-Revolutionaries and decided to assassinate Lenin.
But Kaplan's confession is at great odds with the actual situation. She claimed that the operation was a personal decision and had nothing to do with any political party or organization, but in reality, Kaplan was clearly supported by an action group with at least six or seven members. She had mentioned an "accomplice," but investigations failed to find the person. This raises the question: why did Kaplan, who was in poor physical condition, act personally with so many accomplices?
Even more puzzling, Kaplan fired three shots in the dark, hitting Lenin. This was unbelievable because the environment was so harsh that even trained soldiers could not shoot with such accuracy. On the other hand, the Cheka's performance was also unusual. They apparently had information that Kaplan had an action group behind it, which could have been a huge blow to political opponents. However, Kaplan was secretly executed within three days of his arrest without a legal trial.
Witness testimony in this case was also problematic. Eyewitness information was mixed, with some saying that Lenin had his back to the assassin, while others said he was shot in the chest. Afterwards medical records showed that Lenin's injuries were serious, but miraculously avoiding fatal injuries seemed impossible. In addition, the question of whether someone was photographed at the scene at the time also raised doubts, as there was no evidence that anyone was filming the incident.
The truth of this assassination is still elusive, and there are many speculations and theories. Some believe that this was an elaborate conspiracy by the top echelons of Soviet Russia to eliminate political opponents. Others saw it as a challenge to Lenin's authority or a political ploy directed by Lenin. However, these theories are not supported by sufficient evidence to establish the truth.
In any case, the assassination had a profound impact on Soviet history, which could have taken a different trajectory had Lenin not been injured. But in the end, the mystery remains, and we may never be able to fully solve it.
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