The following is an excerpt from Lenin's manifesto on behalf of the Congress of Soviets in Petrograd (Evaluating the Evidence 25.3): "The . . . All-Russia Congress of Soviets of Workers and Soldiers' Deputies has opened. The vast majority of the Soviets are represented at the Congress. A number of delegates from the Peasants' Soviets are also present. . . . Backed by the will of the vast majority of the workers, soldiers, and peasants, backed by the victorious uprising of the workers and the garrison which has taken place in Petrograd, the Congress takes power into its own hands."
What does this passage imply about Lenin and allies?

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The passage implies that Lenin and his allies enjoyed the support of the vast majority of workers, soldiers, and peasants in Russia. It does not suggest that their legitimacy had been recognized by other European powers or the unanimous support of all Russians. There is no mention of support from the Provisional Government, and given Lenin's opposition to them, it is unlikely that he would have perceived them as allies.

The Following Is an Excerpt from Lenin's Manifesto on Behalf