The control of communist Russia evolved over time, particularly during and after the Russian Revolution of 1917. Here's a brief overview of the entities you mentioned:
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Russian Social Democratic Party (RSDP): This party was split into two factions—Bolsheviks and Mensheviks—during the early 20th century. The Bolsheviks, led by Lenin, ultimately gained control after the October Revolution in 1917. So, while the RSDP played an initial role, it was primarily the Bolshevik faction that came to wield power.
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Council of People's Commissars: After the October Revolution, the Bolsheviks established the Council of People's Commissars (Sovnarkom) as the government of Soviet Russia. This body was responsible for the administration of the state and played a key role in governance.
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V.I. Lenin: Lenin was the leader of the Bolsheviks and the primary architect of the October Revolution. He became the head of the government and is often viewed as the principal figure in control of Soviet Russia during the early years of the Bolshevik regime.
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Alexander Kerensky: Kerensky was a leading political figure in the Russian Provisional Government before the Bolshevik Revolution. He held power briefly but was overthrown by the Bolsheviks. Therefore, he had limited control over the new communist regime that followed.
In summary, while all these figures and organizations played roles in Russian politics during this period, the true control of communist Russia was mainly in the hands of V.I. Lenin and the Bolshevik faction after the October Revolution of 1917, particularly through the Council of People's Commissars that Lenin led.