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Fanny Kaplan and the Attempted Assassination of Vladimir Lenin

  • By

  • Stephen G. Schwartz

  • Christopher T. Leffler

  • Peter M. Allen

  • Andrzej Grzybowski

  • September 4, 2026

  • 5 min

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Clinical Report: Fanny Kaplan and the Attempted Assassination of Vladimir Lenin

Overview

On August 30, 1918, Fanny Kaplan attempted to assassinate Vladimir Lenin, resulting in two gunshot wounds to Lenin. She managed to hit Lenin with two of three shots.

Background

The attempted assassination of Lenin is a significant historical event that highlights the intersection of political violence and individual capability. Kaplan's case raises questions regarding visual impairment and its impact on shooting accuracy.

Data Highlights

No numerical or trial data is presented in the source material.

Key Findings

  • Kaplan was visually impaired, with conflicting reports on the cause of her impairment.
  • She was arrested shortly after the assassination attempt and executed for the crime.
  • Eyewitness testimonies regarding the shooting contain inconsistencies.
  • Kaplan's hit rate of 67% contrasts with modern police hit rates of 18%-54%, though the source of this comparison should be clarified.
  • Visual acuity estimates suggest that a minimum of 1.2 logMAR may be required to hit an adult-sized target at 3 m.

Clinical Implications

Understanding the visual requirements for shooting can inform assessments of individuals with visual impairments in similar contexts.

Conclusion

The analysis of Fanny Kaplan's assassination attempt on Lenin reveals interactions between visual impairment and shooting accuracy.

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