Abstract：Lenin's humanistic thought is an important part of Marxist humanistic thought, which has rich content and profound thinking. The basic content of Lenin's humanistic thought includes the following aspects: carrying out socialist revolution to liberate people politically; putting forward the idea that vibrant socialism is created by the masses themselves; vigorously developing the productive forces to create the conditions for the development of human; carrying out cultural revolution to improve people's cultural level; socialist countries should help farmers to eliminate the urban and rural antagonism; combining all sectors in the national economy with personal interests. Lenin's humanistic thought enriches and develops Marxist humanistic thought. Exploring Lenin's humanistic thought facilitates a better understanding of Xi Jinping's people-centered idea. It is of great theoretical and practical value to the further study and implement of Xi Jinping's new socialist ideology with Chinese characteristics and promotes the construction of socialism with Chinese characteristics.

Keyword：Lenin;humanistic thought;people-centered;