Did Lenin allow private business

Yes, Lenin allowed limited private business through the New Economic Policy (NEP) introduced in 1921. The NEP aimed to revitalize the Soviet economy by permitting small-scale private enterprises and allowing farmers to sell their surplus produce. While large industries remained under state control, the policy represented a significant shift from the previous War Communism approach, facilitating some degree of market activity and private ownership. However, the state retained significant influence over the economy overall.