Moscow, May 30 (NationPress) The Lenin's Mausoleum, a historic monument that has long served as the stage for generations of Soviet and Russian leaders during parades in the extensive Red Square, is poised for a $250,000 renovation as critical repairs are urgently needed. Reports indicate that Russia’s Ministry of Culture has entered into a contract worth 20 million rubles (around $250,000) for the restoration of the mausoleum, where the embalmed body of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin is displayed. Inspections revealed that various sections of the structure are deteriorating, with some areas suffering from mould due to poor ventilation, according to RT citing tender records.

The restoration aims to rectify structural damage and modernize the site, as detailed in the project documents. The completion of this work is anticipated by mid-2027.

As one of Russia's most recognizable landmarks, the mausoleum—constructed from red granite and black labradorite between 1929 and 1930—has seen regular maintenance and has been closed on multiple occasions for public events in recent years.

Lenin remains a polarizing figure in Russian history. Many regard him as a visionary who spearheaded the 1917 October Revolution to create a more equitable society, while others see him as a tyrant responsible for significant repression and loss of life.

The revolution ignited a civil war, after which Lenin's Bolsheviks solidified their control over much of the former Tsarist Russian Empire. In 1922, these territories were unified to create the Soviet Union. Lenin passed away two years later in 1924, and his body has been on public display ever since.

Furthermore, a 2024 poll conducted by the Russian Public Opinion Research Centre (VCIOM) revealed that one-third of respondents advocate for keeping Lenin in his mausoleum. Conversely, thirty percent support an immediate burial, while 27 percent believe reburial should occur only if it avoids controversy.

Debates regarding Lenin’s remains arise periodically. While several public figures have proposed burial and alternative uses for the site, officials have consistently declared there are no current plans for his reburial.

In 2021, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov reaffirmed that the regime has no intentions to relocate the revolutionary leader's remains.