Lenin Square, Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia

Lenin Square is a public square in Saint Petersburg, Russia, laid out along the Finland Station and divided by Komsomol Street. It features a bronze statue of Lenin on a tall pedestal, a slender clock tower behind, and a long flowerbed with bands of red, pink, and white blooms.

The square was originally called Finland Station Square in the 1910s and was renamed after Lenin in 1924 to commemorate his return from exile in 1917. The current layout took shape through reconstructions in the 1940s and 1950s, including the addition of the monument in 1926.

The name of the square comes from the Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin, and his statue is the focal point for public gatherings and ceremonies. Locals often use the open space around the monument as a meeting point, and the flowerbed is kept neat in his honor.

The square is easy to reach on foot from the Finland Station and the nearby metro stop. It is a good place to pause and get your bearings before exploring the surrounding streets, with open views and seating areas.

The statue of Lenin was blown up by vandals in 2009, leaving a hole, but it was restored and put back in 2010. The square also has a set of singing fountains that put on light and music shows in the summer.