Abstract: Central Asian Dungan literature, created by the Chinese ethnic groups living in the three countries along the Silk Road, has attracted the attention of scholars from several countries. Lenin's image appeared in Dungan poetry almost at the same time as it did in Russian poetry and Chinese poetry. Its presence in all three might have some implicit or explicit mutual influence. The portrayal of Lenin's image in Dungan's poems mostly uses natural imagery, often comparing him to spring, sun, and a father as well. Lenin's character as a revolutionary was sublimated by Dungan poets as a symbol of their national spirit. Lenin's image in Russian poetry seems homolous and compatible with that in Dungan poetry. The use of natural imagery and humanitarian care appear to be the common interests they share. However, in poetic language, natural sentiments, and spiritual connotations, Dungan poetry has its own characteristics. Given the influence from the Russian and Soviet culture, both Dungan poetry and Chinese poetry were committed to showing the major reforms that Lenin had initiated in revolutionary construction. Chinese poetry gave more coverage on his spiritual influence, whereas Dungan poetry paid more attention to his influence on material life. For overseas Chinese literature, the portrayal of Lenin's image in Dungan poetry displays its enlightening significance in four aspects: literary resources, literary interaction, identity, and readers response.

Key words: Central Asian Dungan Poetry, the Image of Lenin, overseas Chinese literature, Russian poetry, Chinese poetry