Lenin's head in Ulan-Ude

The bronze head of Vladimir Lenin stands 7.7 meters tall on a pedestal in front of the Government Palace of Buryatia.

Created in 1971 by sculptors Georgy and Yuri Neroda, this monument represents the period when Soviet influence shaped the development of Ulan-Ude.

The monument features Lenin with pronounced Asian facial characteristics, reflecting the diverse population of the Buryat Republic in eastern Russia.

Visitors can reach the monument by taking local buses to Soviet Square, where it serves as a central meeting point for residents.

This representation of Lenin stands as the largest head sculpture of the Soviet leader in the world, weighing 42 tons.

Location: Ulan-Ude

Inception: 1971

Architects: Alexey Dushkin

Creator: Gueorgui Neroda

Height: 14 m

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 51.83472,107.58500

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:15