Monumento a Lenine, Bronze bust in Kotka, Finland.
The monument was a bronze and granite bust depicting Vladimir Lenin in contemplative pose with his hand resting on his cheek. The sculpture stood in central Kotka as a public work that visitors could easily locate.
The monument was installed on August 26, 1979 as a gift from Tallinn, Estonia during the Soviet period. It was removed in October 2022 following a local vote that reflected changing views about Soviet symbols in Finnish public spaces.
The monument represented the complex relationship between Finland and the Soviet Union, standing near a wooden house where Lenin reportedly stayed.
The monument was located in central Kotka and was easy to find for visitors exploring the city. Since it was removed in 2022, visitors today can only see the historical location where it once stood.
The sculpture was created by Estonian sculptor Matti Varik and was the last major Soviet monument standing publicly in Finland. Its removal marked a symbolic turning point in how the countries address their shared Soviet history.
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