In Ukraine almost every city I visited has "Lenin street" and "Lenin square".
Usually on the Lenin square there is a sculpture of Lenin. Most of Lenin sculptures do not have his name - as everyone should know that's Lenin.
So far all Lenin monuments I saw show him in upright position i.e. standing, one hand in the air, showing the way/leading, giving a speech.
In city of Hmelnik - Lenin sits. Very unusual. Almost original. This is the first time I see Lenin resting on a chair. With almost a pensive look. Reflecting upon Karl Marx? Was he wrong? Perhaps he doubts success of a socialist revolution?
But egomaniacs never reflect. Especially in Soviet Union. No time for reflection when you are busy making life of millions of people miserable.
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