Мавзолей В.И. Ленина на Красной площади

Ever since the first temporary wooden mausoleum was erected in 1924, people have lined up to see (and honor?) the embalmed body of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin. Two months later, the temporary mausoleum was replaced by a permanent, also wooden, stepped pyramid building, 18 meters long and wide and 9 meters high. Construction of a slightly larger (24 meters long and wide and 12 meters high) stone mausoleum began in July 1929, and was completed in October 1930. Stalin's embalmed body was interred there in 1953, but after de-Stalinization under Khrushchev, his body was removed from the mausoleum in 1961 and buried near the Kremlin wall. From the roof of the building, the Soviet leaders watched the military parades every year. Visitors enter through the main entrance, descend to the left into the memorial hall, and then walk past the sarcophagus with Lenin. Communist or not, a visit to the Lenin Mausoleum is a must!

Well maintained and peaceful. Come early to avoid rush. There is security check and you cannot carry big bags inside.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!