Did you know that the Soviet Union was built by men who didn't actually exist? Vladimir Lenin, Joseph Stalin, Leon Trotsky... none of these are their real names. They are underground aliases, stolen identities, and revolutionary nicknames!

In this video, we dive into the secret origins of the Bolshevik pseudonyms. Why did Ulyanov use the passport of a dead nobleman? Why did Bronstein name himself after his prison guard? Why did they need to sound "more Russian"? And who did Lenin famously call "Stone Ass"? Enjoy the video, comrades!