Lenin at Finland Station

Lenin at Finland Station

Ушаковская наб., 1 корпус 4, 12,Санкт-Петербург,Ленинградская, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197342

The Lenin statue in Saint Petersburg, located at the Finland Station, is one of the most famous statues of Vladimir Lenin in Russia. Erected in 1926, the statue stands as a significant historical monument in the city.

The statue portrays Lenin in a standing position, with his arm extended, as if addressing a crowd. This pose is believed to capture Lenin in the midst of delivering a speech or leading a procession.

The Finland Station is famously known for being the location where Lenin returned to Russia from exile in Switzerland in 1917, ahead of the October Revolution. The statue, along with the station, serves as a symbol of this historical event.

Over the years, the Lenin statue has become one of the most popular symbols of Saint Petersburg, attracting both tourists and locals alike.

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