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It explained logically the development of human society by the
action of immutable laws |
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The knowledge of these laws allowed making “scientific” predictions
of the direction, stages and final goals of human progress |
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It offered a ready-made formula of social transformations suitable
for any part of the world |
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The conviction in the scientific correctness of Marxism gave Lenin
and his followers a sense of purpose and determination to take power |
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They hoped to use their knowledge of the “objective laws” of human
society to steer the country towards Communism
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