Lenin's mausoleum

Lenin's Tomb, with wall of the Kremlin and Russian parliament behind

Lenin's Tomb, situated in Red Square, Moscow, Russia, is the resting place of Vladimir Lenin. His embalmed body has been on public display there since the year he died, 1924.

Though supposedly rejuvenated annually by Russian undertakers, Lenin's body looks so waxed that many people wonder if the body is still real. Some parts might be fake, or partially fake for the needs of presentability but both the former Soviet government and the current Russian authorities refuse to comment on the topic of the body's authenticity.

Joseph Stalin's embalmed body shared a spot next to Vladimir Lenin, from the time of his death in 1953 until October 31, 1961, when Stalin was removed and buried elsewhere.

Boris Yeltsin intended to close the tomb and give Lenin a real burial place, but did not achieve this while he was in power.

Officially, the tomb is open every day from 9:00 to 13:00, except on Mondays and Fridays. This is, of course, subject to fluctuation which can be due to several factors, such as the time of day or the weather.

See also: List of Memorials