Lenins Mausoleum Collection

Red Square, St. Basils Cathedral, Lenins Tomb and walls of the Kremlin, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Red square, Kremlin, Moscow, Russia

The Lenins Mausoleum (First version of the final project). Artist: Shchusev, Alexey Viktorovich
The Lenins Mausoleum (First version of the final project). Found in the collection of State Scientific A. Shchusev Research Museum of Architecture, Moscow

The first temporary Lenin Mausoleum, 1924. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Revolution, Moscow

The Lenins dead body at the Lenins Mausoleum Artist: Anonymous
The Lenins dead body at the Lenins Mausoleum. Private Collection

Lenin, founder of the New Russia, 1924, (1938). The preserved body of Lenin. From These Tremendous Years 1919-1938. [Daily Express, London, 1938]

Senior Soviet figures on the tribune of Lenins mausoleum, Red Square, Moscow, USSR, 1931. Author Maxim Gorky (1868-1936) with politicians Lazar Kaganovich (1893-1991)

Changing Guard at Lenins Tomb, Red Square, Moscow, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Changing Guard at Lenins Tomb, Red Square, Moscow, 20th century. Armed police and military guards at doorway to mausoleum and resting place of Vladimir Lenin

Lenins Tomb at night in Red Square, Moscow

Lenins Tomb and the Kremlin Walls, Red Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Red Square, Lenins Tomb, and the State History Museum, Moscow, Russia, Europe

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"Lenin's Mausoleum: A Symbol of Revolutionary Legacy and Soviet History" Nestled in the heart of Moscow's iconic Red Square, Lenin's Mausoleum stands as a testament to Russia's tumultuous past. Surrounded by the magnificent St. Basil's Cathedral and the imposing walls of the Kremlin, this historic site holds great significance for both locals and visitors alike. Designed by renowned architect Alexey Viktorovich Shchusev, the first version of Lenin's Mausoleum was unveiled in 1924 as a temporary structure to house the body of Vladimir Lenin, founder of New Russia. Over time, it evolved into its final form, becoming an enduring symbol of Soviet power. Inside lies Lenin himself, preserved for eternity in his glass sarcophagus. The sight is both eerie and awe-inspiring as visitors pay their respects to one of history's most influential figures. Anonymous artists meticulously crafted Lenins dead body with utmost reverence. Throughout its existence, it has witnessed countless significant moments in Russian history. In 1931, senior Soviet figures gathered on its tribune during a grand ceremony on Red Square—an image etched into our collective memory forever. The changing guard at Lenins Tomb has become an iconic ritual that takes place regularly—a poignant reminder that even though times have changed since Lenin walked these streets, his legacy lives on. Surrounded by UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Red Square and the Kremlin Walls, Lenin's Tomb serves as a powerful reminder not only of Russia’s rich cultural heritage but also its complex political past. As you stroll through Red Square today, taking in sights like Lenins Tomb alongside landmarks like St. Basil’s Cathedral and State History Museum—each representing different chapters in Russian history—you can't help but feel transported back to another era when ideologies clashed and nations were shaped anew. Lenin may be gone physically from this world.