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Visitors queue in Red Square, Moscow for Lenins Mausoleum
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Visitors queue in Red Square, Moscow for Lenins Mausoleum
Visitors queue in Red Square, Moscow for Lenins Mausoleum. Date: circa 1950s
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Basils Domes Kremlin Lenin Lenins Mausoleum Moscow Oct18 Onion Queue Queues Queuing Tomb
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This evocative photograph captures the scene of a long queue forming in Moscow's iconic Red Square during the 1950s. The photograph focuses on the visitors waiting in line to pay their respects at Lenin's Mausoleum, located at the heart of the historic Moscow Kremlin complex. The image showcases the grandeur and awe-inspiring architecture of the surrounding landmarks, including the ornate onion-domed St. Basil's Cathedral and the imposing walls of the Kremlin. The red brick and white stone structures stand proudly against the overcast sky, while the queue of people in their simple, practical attire adds a sense of scale and human connection to the image. Lenin's Mausoleum, a monumental marble tomb, is the final resting place of Vladimir Lenin, the revolutionary leader and first head of the Soviet Union. The mausoleum, which was opened to the public in 1924, became a significant pilgrimage site for Soviet citizens and international visitors alike. The queue in this photograph reflects the dedication and reverence of the people, as they waited patiently to pay their respects to the man who had led their country through a period of profound change. The photograph offers a unique glimpse into the past, providing a snapshot of life in Moscow during the 1950s and the enduring allure of the city's historic landmarks. The image invites us to reflect on the significance of history and the role of iconic sites in shaping our collective memory.
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