Мавзолей В.И. Ленина на Красной площади image

Мавзолей В.И. Ленина на Красной площади

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Pyramid-shaped stone building, opened in 1930, with a memorial hall holding Lenin's sarcophagus. People often mention Lenin, mausoleum, Moscow, visit, closed, time, Mausoleum, long, Lenin', Soviet,


Address

Red Square, 1, Moscow, Russia, 109012

Website

fso.gov.ru

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (3.4K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 10 AM to 1 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 1 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 1 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 1 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 1 PM

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  • 5/5 Aseem B. 4 years ago on Google • 126 reviews
    Lenin reminds us of Russian revolution 1917 a truly adorable man. The Mausoleum opens at 10:00 am. You are advised to reach 2 hours before it actually opens, as there are chances that you may encounter long queues. It is closed on Mondays. There are security checks before you enter inside. You will spot graves of famous Russian personalities including Stalin before you enter the mausoleum. The entry to Mausoleum is free and you need to maintain silence. There are security guards and Russian army officials inside. The photography is strictly prohibited. When you step inside, you need to keep walking. It is advised that you do not stay longer inside because of huge rush behind. Do not stare the preserved body, bow your head to pay respect, and move on.
    42 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rajesh K. 5 years ago on Google • 568 reviews
    Wonderful experience to see Lenin's bodily remains. Had heard a lot about him, but by visiting this place, you go through the memories of Soviet Union. It is a different experience. The security is very strict and no photos allowed inside. Seeing the busts of other Heads of State during Soviet times, reminds us about tolerance of Russians.
    15 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ana p. 5 years ago on Google • 1192 reviews
    one of most memorable experiences in Moscow — seeing Lenin with my own eyes. exteremely well preserved, extremely long line under the sun. the mausoleum is right across the GUM mall on the Red Square. beware that the gate closes exactly at 13:00, no matter how long people have waited to enter. make sure you start queueing before 11 AM. no ticket is necessary, it’s free.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Harry M. 2 years ago on Google • 116 reviews
    Had to queue for a while but the line moved quickly. Lenin was a great man. But it's not how I'd like to end up having thousands of people staring at my remains!
    20 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 zero m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A great place to spend time with the whole family. I also want to note one owner of the establishment, it seems his name is Vladimir Ilyich, it was very pleasant to talk to an educated and wise man (Original) Прекрасное место для проведения времени всей семьёй. Также хочу отметить одного хозяена заведения кажется зовут Владимир Ильич очень приятно было пообщаться человек образованныйи, мудрый
    19 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lajnhart 4 years ago on Google • 765 reviews
    Go for it! Moscow’s top tourist attraction is now without crowds so enjoy observing Lenin without tons of other tourists around you.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sepid K. 2 years ago on Google • 69 reviews
    Such a beautiful place to spend your vacation. Don't forget to take warm clothes since Russia is super freezing. lol. We had a great time at Moscow. Amazing city with beautiful historical structures and stunning nature!
    15 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J.E 3 years ago on Google • 282 reviews
    Well, seeing Lenin's corpse is something... Well... strange!! Not suitable for the delicate minded!!! But IF you are ever in Moscow, then visit the mausoleum!!
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pavan R. 5 years ago on Google • 294 reviews
    A must do when in Moscow especially if you have an interest in history. Just takes one back in time. Just amazed to see it finally. Doesn't feel eerie. Very respectful place. The staff inside are mild and friendly and they urge you on and not stay too long. I was the only one there when I went in. The surrounding important stones are worth the time too after this.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 L.I 3 years ago on Google • 349 reviews
    Quite impressive as I never imagined I was going to see him... that close. Located in the famous Red Square of Moscow, it's definitely worth to line up and enter. You're only allowed to be near his body for a few minutes only, which seemed alright to me...
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Олег �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Before getting its modern look, the Lenin Mausoleum was rebuilt several times. Moreover, the famous architect Aleksey Viktorovich Shchusev was a constant author or one of the participants in all construction projects. At first it was wooden, then wooden with stands. The current Mausoleum was built in 1929-1930. The project was based on concise forms of the previous structure. In 1945, when the body of Lenin returned from the Tyumen evacuation, the central platform of the Lenin Mausoleum was erected and the interior was redesigned. Replaced and the sarcophagus, which due to poorly designed glass tilts gave unnecessary glare. After Stalin's death, a second sarcophagus was placed in the mausoleum and it was renamed. After debunking the cult of personality, everything was returned as it was. In 1973, the old sarcophagus was replaced with a new one - bulletproof. The last reconstruction of the Lenin Mausoleum, associated with the strengthening of the foundation, was carried out in 2013 ... (Original) Прежде чем получить свой современный облик, мавзолей Ленина несколько раз перестраивался. Причем, неизменным автором или одним из участников всех проектов сооружения был известный архитектор Алексей Викторович Щусев. Сначала он был деревянным, потом деревянным с трибунами. Ныне существующий Мавзолей построен в 1929-1930 годах. В основу проекта были заложены лаконичные формы предыдущего строения. В 1945 году, при возвращении тела Ленина из тюменской эвакуации, была возведена центральная трибуна Мавзолея Ленина и по-новому оформлены внутренние интерьеры. Заменили и саркофаг, который из-за неудачно спроектированных наклонов стекол давал ненужные блики. После смерти Сталина в мавзолей был помещён второй саркофаг и он был переименован. После развенчания культа личности всё вернули как было. В 1973 году прежний саркофаг заменили новым - пуленепробиваемым. Последняя реконструкция Мавзолея Ленина, связанная с укреплением фундамента, была проведена в 2013 году...
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Andrey F. 5 months ago on Google • 360 reviews
    This building, along with its contents, is part of the history of the Great Country. Who, no matter how, relates to this.

  • 5/5 Den I. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Lenin lived, Lenin is alive, Lenin will live! Hurray, comrades! (Original) Ленин жил, Ленин жив, Ленин будет жить! Ура, товарищи!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Timofei I. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I went inside, and there Lenin plays Nintendo Call of Duty. I join him and he wins all the time. So I tell him to die. And now he lies there until these days. (Original) Зашел внутрь, а там ленин на нинтендо играет в калл оф дюти. Я к нему присоединяюсь и он всё время выигрывает. Вот я ему и говорю чтоб ты сдох. И теперь он там лежит до этих дней.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mostafa S. 5 years ago on Google
    The experience of a lifetime. Overwhelming and unforgettable. Better go there around 9am and wait in line rather than later since they close at 1pm. Line forms on the right handside not in the front. Please be quite and respectful of one of the most influential figures of the history. Visit Stalin's grave just behind the mausoleum too.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Liza A. 4 years ago on Google
    There's no way to stop and feel the historic atmosphere of the place. They will make you walk past Lenin very fast, and if you stop, the guardians will shout at you. The advantage of this is that the huge line in front of the entrance is moving pretty fast
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 luk U. 3 years ago on Google • 52 reviews
    I waited 30min.Come early as possible to avoid crowds First you go through metal detector arches and security. You can have bag or phone with you.After thigh security you walking to mausoleum.Free entry. STRICTLY No photos inside every corner is watched by soldiers.Photos outside are permitted . Inside you move aroung Lenin glass coffin for aprox 1minute.Outside mausoleum are graves of other soviet leaders. Must do in Moscow but not for everyone.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 HSY K. 4 years ago on Google
    When I visited Moscow previous year, I could not visit, because I did not know there are some limited date and time to visit here. So this time, I made it as a first priority. It was quite solemn and grand. You should be quiet inside of the tomb. You cannot stay and look around inside, just keep walking following people. It was very short, but very impressive visit. On the way to the main entrance, you can find some statues of Russian leaders...
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 ben j. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Lenin must be buried. Why should he (Original) Ленина надо похоронить. А то чо он
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ельдар �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A corpse was found in the building (Original) В здание нашли труп
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexander K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I managed to visit it once in Soviet times. It is worth getting in before Ilyich is buried. (Original) Удалось побывать внутри один раз ещё в советское время. Стоит попасть, пока Ильича не захоронили.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael Z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) My favorite place! Lovely staff, empathetic and attentive! You come, walk, think and life becomes more interesting. Don't you dare clean up! (Original) Мое любимое место! Прекрасный персонал, чуткий и внимательный! Приходишь, пройдёшь, подумаешь и жизнь становиться интереснее. Не смейте убирать!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Okulov 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) He ate and slept. (Original) Наелся и спит.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 马卡洛夫米奇莫奇 3 years ago on Google
    Communism great,Lenin great!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jaroslav M. 3 years ago on Google
    Lenin's Mausoleum, also known as Lenin's Tomb, situated in the Red Square in the centre of Moscow, is a mausoleum that currently serves as the resting place of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin. His preserved body has been on public display there since shortly after his death in 1924, with rare exceptions in wartime. Alexey Shchusev's diminutive but monumental granite structure incorporates some elements from ancient mausoleums, such as the Step Pyramid, the Tomb of Cyrus the Great and, to some degree, Temple of the Inscriptions.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sin n. 11 months ago on Google • 34 reviews
    Free entry. A very interesting, unique place. I recommend everyone to visit here
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Francesca P. 5 years ago on Google • 128 reviews
    Do not miss this! Feels like a contemporary art museum, created by the red lights, surreal atmosphere and guards in group of 3 in every corner. Very impressive

  • 5/5 Abdurofe M. 6 months ago on Google • 120 reviews
    It's a part of big history. Which makes me feel like a crazy person!!!

  • 5/5 Svetlana G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The mausoleum was closed, but people thronged to take pictures with the mausoleum in the background. (Original) Мавзолей был закрыт, но народ толпился, чтобы сфотографироваться на фоне мавзолея.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Мария �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The only thing that is now closed from museums and other things. The mausoleum is closed due to the pandemic. Until the high alert regime is lifted, they will not be allowed to see grandfather Lenin, so they said. They tried to get in in vain, because everywhere it is indicated that the museum is open Although, this can only be an excuse, the mausoleum is cordoned off (Original) Единственное, что закрыто сейчас из музеев и прочего. Мавзолей закрыт в связи с пандемией. Пока не будет отменен режим повышенной готовности, к дедушке Ленину не пустят, так сказали. Зря пытались попасть, ведь везде указано, что музей открыт Хотя, это может быть только предлог, мавзолей оцеплен
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Billy L. 5 years ago on Google
    Very much enjoyed the experience. Was good to see the man in charge for the revolution in real life. Not something you expect and no matter how many pictures you see it’s not the same as real life.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Роман �. 4 months ago on Google • 93 reviews
    I advise everyone to visit, since perhaps Lenin will be buried and in order to have an idea of ​​what the mausoleum is. You also need to look at the burials near the Kremlin wall. They don’t talk about this now, but there really aren’t many people there, and when you see them, the question arises how they can lie next to each other: Stalin, Ustinov, Brezhnev, Gagarin, Zhukov, the scientist Keldysh. It seems to me that it will be better for everyone if these burials are moved to a memorial cemetery.

  • 5/5 Сержант �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious steak is a little hard (Original) Вкусный стейк немного твёрдый
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sahil K. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice and historical place of Moscow the red square and must visit it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 FUNNY FPV F. 3 years ago on Google
    Aside from moral and ethic issues, this is a must see in Moscow. Just seeing with your own eyes the first leader of the Soviet Union is really impressive. The amount of history you feel is just tremendous when looking at him. The mausoleum is also beautiful inside with soldiers guarding the body. You will need to respect the place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vladimir S. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice calm historical place, I've seen mummy in Egypt, now I've seen it in Moscow )
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tommy Q. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing Museum and Looks very real, The russian have done sooo well and conserved this historical figure
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 неопознанный �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place, I advise everyone. Located in a convenient location. Everything is arranged very well. (Original) Отличное место, всем советую. Распложено в удобном месте. Все устроено очень хорошо.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Макар �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Lenin is looked after, dressed fashionably. 4 out of 5. (Original) За Ленином ухаживают, одевают модно. 4 из 5.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Player W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The mausoleum of I.V. Lenin. There is nothing more to say. (Original) Мавзолей И.В. Ленина. Больше нечего сказать.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 AVD s. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Sorry, but closed until April. (Original) Жаль, но закрыто до апреля.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Наталья �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Didn't hit it was closed ( (Original) Не попали было закрыто (
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Николай �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The mausoleum is closed! Why do they write that it works from 10:00 to 13:00 🤔 (Original) Мавзолей закрыт! Почему пишут, что работает с 10:00 до 13:00 🤔
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Andrew James R. 3 years ago on Google
    Not too realistic
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Самый �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Volodka lies in it and Volodka sits behind the wall. (Original) В нем лежит Володька и за стеной сидит Володька.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Still sleeping. (Original) Всё ещё спит.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Роман �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice tour (Original) Хорошая экскурсия

  • 5/5 DarkViperRU 3 years ago on Google
    This man created the most powerful union ever

  • 5/5 Ольга S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) From ten in the morning to one in the afternoon, the mausoleum is open several days a week. The entrance is free. Definitely worth a visit, an integral part of history. (Original) С десяти утра до часа дня несколько дней в неделю мавзолей открыт. Вход бесплатный. Определённо стоит посетить, неотъемлемая часть истории.

  • 5/5 Noavaran t. 3 years ago on Google
    So Great...

  • 4/5 DAVID J. 3 years ago on Google
    Short opening times and long queues (at least during the summer of 2019). Didn't manage to get through. Waiting time was 2 hours.

  • 5/5 Ege G. 2 years ago on Google
    it waa delightful to see i wish we could take photos but it was not allowed to do so

  • 5/5 Mohammed K. 2 years ago on Google
    Super beautiful location

  • 5/5 Никита �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I was in this mausoleum! For me, a Komsomol member, this is a wonderful place! Lenin lived, Lenin is alive, Lenin will live! (Original) Я был в этом мавзолее!Для меня,комсомольца,это прекрасное место!Ленин жил,Ленин жив,Ленин будет жить!

  • 5/5 R Max B. 2 years ago on Google
    A must see when in Red Square: Lennin's Tomb

  • 5/5 Andreas J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) They actually embalmed old Lenin there (Original) Da haben die den alten Lenin tatsächlich einbalsamiert

  • 4/5 andrey s. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Huge queues, I never got there! The operating mode is too small! (Original) Огромные очереди, не разу так туда и не попал! Режим работы слишком мал!

  • 1/5 Андрій �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) and (Original) і

  • 5/5 Πετρος �. 3 years ago on Google
    Respect...

  • 4/5 米大 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I've been to Moscow many times, but I haven't been inside yet. (Original) 何度もモスクワに行ってますが、まだ中に入った事が有りません。

  • 3/5 Frank V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) At the time it was open, but when we arrived, the military informed us that it was under maintenance. we didn't visit :( (Original) No horário estava aberto, mas quando chegamos, os militares informaram-nos que estava em manutenção. não visitamos :(

  • 3/5 Mary R. 3 years ago on Google
    Went to meet Lennon, but he was dead....?

  • 5/5 Farah G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Lenin's tomb was astonishing, I always imagined the mummy to be old and dry, but Lenin's mummy in clean clothes was as if he had just fallen asleep, and besides the tombs of other Soviet leaders like Stalin and his comrades from the 1917 revolution indescribably LT is (Original) آرامگاه لنین حیرت‌انگیز بود ، من از مومیایی همیشه تصور کهنگی و جسدی خشک داشتم ،اما مومیایی لنین با لباس تمیز طوری بود انگار به تازگی به خواب رفته ،و علاوه بر آن ارامگاه دیگر سران شوروی مانند استالين و دیگر همرزمانش از انقلاب ۱۹۱۷ غیر قابل توصیف هست

  • 5/5 Артем �. 3 years ago on Google
    Тоже Красивый Мавзолей мне нравится ❤️😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍❤️❤️😍❤️😍❤️😍😍❤️😍❤️😍😍

  • 5/5 Janko H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Lenin is buried here. It is closed on Mondays. On other days, it opens at 10:00. It should be there for two hours before opening, then there are long lines. Admission is free. You are not allowed to take photos while you are in the mausoleum. You have to walk around it and be there as short as possible so that others have space. Near the mausoleum is the Kremlin. (Original) Tu je pochovaný Lenin . V pondelok je to zatvorené . V ostatné dni sa to otvára o 10:00 . Treba tam stáť už dve hodiny pred otvorením , potom sú tam dlhé rady . Vstup je bezplatný . Keď ste v mauzóleu , nesmiete fotografovať . Musíte prejsť okolo neho , a byť tam čo najkratšie , aby mali priestor aj ostatní . Blízko mauzólea je Kremeľ .

  • 5/5 Т.О. �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Will Lenin come out? (Original) А Ленин выйдет?

  • 5/5 Александр �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful place! Lies as if it were alive! (Original) Замечательное место! Лежит как живой!

  • 5/5 Sergey S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Lenin is still lying :) (Original) Ленин до сих пор лежит :)

  • 5/5 MrQuinnzard X. 3 years ago on Google
    communism, 10/10

  • 5/5 Karl S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's very cool to see Lenin! (Original) Очень круто увидеть Ленина!

  • 5/5 Lukas 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) comrade health (Original) salute comrade

  • 5/5 BOB Z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Moscow is a beautiful place. Still United Indonesia-Russia (Original) Moskow tempat yg indah.tetap bersatu indonesia-russia

  • 5/5 Любовь �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a pity that the mausoleum is closed for visits until April (Original) Жаль, что до апреля мавзолей закрыт для посещения

  • 2/5 Марк �. 7 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Perfect


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