Lenin's Mausoleum ... almost every day since his death in 1924. Lonely Planet says, "Whether for the creepiness value or an interest in mummification, the granite tomb of Lenin is a must-see ...

On August 1, 1924 the first permanent mausoleum of Vladimir Lenin (Ulyanov) was opened to the public. Lenin played a key role in establishing the Soviet state. He served as chairman of the ...

the mausoleum was visited by up to 2.3 million people every year. After the death of Soviet leader Joseph Stalin, a sarcophagus with his embalmed body was placed next to Lenin's sarcophagus on 9 ...