Lenin's Mausoleum
7 expert reviews
“This building holds the embalmed remains of the leader of the Bolshevik Revolution. ”
– Atlas Obscura
Fodor's
"Lenin (1870–1924) has lain in state here since his death."
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Concierge
"Lenin's embalmed body or, some contend, a wax likeness has lain in this eerie pyramid-shaped mausoleum since his death in 1924."
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Make sure to arrive early (the line usually closes at 12:30 pm).
Frommer's
"The embalmed body of the founder of the Soviet state is still on display in a mausoleum on Red Square."
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Cameras and bulky backpacks are forbidden
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Although Vladimir Ilych requested that he be buried beside his mum in St Petersburg, he still lies in state at the foot of the Kremlin wall."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Come early in the morning and be patient! Russian and foreign tourists come to Lenin's Mausoleum in droves every day."
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