Bust of Lenin

The Bust of Lenin is a bronze sculpture mounted on a concrete pedestal in Lenin Square in Cavriago. It serves as the focal point of this public square where locals and visitors encounter it throughout the year.

The sculpture was created in 1922 in the Soviet Union and arrived in Cavriago in 1970 as part of a twinning agreement with the Moldavian city of Bendery. This exchange represented a direct political connection between the communities.

The monument reflects how the town maintained its political leanings openly, displaying socialist symbols in public spaces where residents and visitors regularly pass. This choice shaped the community's identity for decades and remains visible in local memory.

The monument sits in a public square and is freely accessible on foot at any time without restrictions. Visitors can walk by and view the sculpture without needing advance arrangements.

It is one of very few Lenin monuments that stood openly in Western Europe during the Cold War and has remained in place. The fact that it still stands today in a western setting makes it a rare historical witness.

Location: Cavriago

Inception: 1922

Official opening: 1970

Made from material: bronze

Address: piazza Lenin

GPS coordinates: 44.69435,10.53295

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:21