Heads of Lenin
This gallery shows busts and heads of Lenin as they once appeared everywhere in the Soviet Union.
Lenin Posters
This gallery shows Lenin posters I found during explorations. Posters were a powerful tool where written texts fell short.
Lenin Quotes
This gallery shows Lenin quotes I found during explorations. The words appear on walls, monuments, and empty buildings.
Birthday Lenin
This bronze Lenin relief, made in 1970 by the sculptor Szabó Iván, was created to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Lenin’s birthday.
Arctic Lenin
Uncover the mystery of the Arctic Lenin in Barentsburg. Discover why this monument stands in a remote Arctic town.
Fashionista Lenin
Explore the history of the Nohra Lenin statue, a silent reminder of the Soviet presence in East Germany from 1945 to 1992.
Cine Lenin
Cine Lenin In an industrial town in Armenia, a large Soviet-era industrial complex once hummed with the clang of metal
Stolen Lenin
Stolen Lenin once stood in the center of Jonava, Lithuania. This statue shows how Soviet art did not vanish after independence.
Leisure Lenin
Leisure Lenin in Palanga once stood in a popular seaside resort. It showed how Soviet power reached even places meant for rest and tourism.
Pouter Lenin
Pouter Lenin Klaipėda’s city center once carried the full mark of Soviet symbolism. The streets and squares were reshaped to
Seated Lenin
The Lenin statue of Druskininkai once stood in the heart of the town, next to its sanatorium. Today, the statue survives in a sculpture park nearby.
Abstract Lenin
Abstract Lenin In the history of Lenin monuments that once filled Lithuania’s public squares, few tell a tale as compelling