There is a unique monument in Russia, which is a symbol of a bygone era and political ideas - the Lenin Mausoleum. The working hours of this memorial and the conditions for visiting it make it accessible to all tourists. How to get inside and what is the history of this magnificent building?
History of creation
The leader’s funeral was held on January 27, 1924. It was to this date and the mourning ceremony that the first mausoleum was erected. The construction was made of wood, it was a cube with three steps on top, creating the silhouette of a pyramid. In the spring of the same year, side stands appeared, the second version of the building, despite its "temporary" purpose, was used until the very end of World War II. Just like the sarcophagus for the leader’s body. It is noteworthy that the first project was rejected due to technical difficulties. Then the architect Melnikov developed eight more variants of sarcophagi, of which one was approved. The modern
mausoleum of Lenin, the mode of operation of which any tourist visiting Moscow wants to know, is largely reminiscent of the original construction. But still a number of changes can be traced.
From opening to the present day
The modern mausoleum is the third. The capital structure, made of concrete and brick, is faced with granite, porphyry and marble. There is a stand in the middle. Lenin's mausoleum has a working schedule with weekends, and burials located near the
Kremlin wall can be visited on any day. Moreover, these graves and the sarcophagus are combined into a single memorial ensemble and are decorated, respectively, in the same style. Another interesting historical fact is that the tomb was not always personal. From 1953 to 1961, the body of Stalin, later buried, was also in the mausoleum. Accordingly, the plate on the facade was replaced and mentioned two leaders. The history of the mausoleum cannot be called peaceful and calm; various incidents took place. After another attempt on the leader’s body, it was placed in an armored sarcophagus. The complete reconstruction of the memorial was last held in 2012.
Lenin's Mausoleum: the mode of operation today and modern history
Today, inside the tomb is a large mourning hall and a hall. Anyone can get inside, but some rules must be observed. Opening hours of the Lenin Mausoleum (2013-2014) are standard: from 10.00 to 13.00 on any day of the week, except Friday and Monday. Entrance inside is absolutely free, however, some enterprising scammers offer those standing in line to buy tickets on hand. Beware of such cheating. Photographing and shooting the interior of the tomb is not possible. At the entrance of all tourists will be thoroughly inspected and checked by a metal detector. All things forbidden to be brought inside can be left in a left-luggage office (service paid). Should I hurry to visit the mausoleum of Lenin? Opening hours may change? In recent years, the memorial has been operating steadily, apart from planned renovations. However, the question of betraying the body of the leader of the earth is raised regularly. However, a lot of the mausoleum and the defenders. Including modern influential politicians in their public statements express the view that today the memorial and the body of Lenin should continue to exist in their current form.