Lenin Memorial Centre


This massive memorial centre dedicated to Ulyanovsk’s most famous son is crammed with busts, photos and portraits of Lenin, from his time as a young revolutionary to his evolution as the figurehead of a Soviet cult. There's little text in English, but it's worth a visit to take in the spectacle. The centre also hosts interesting rotating exhibitions.


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