At this point, you'll find this curious 16 ft. bronze statue of the Russian communist revolutionary. The story of how it got here is quite interesting. Initially, it was located in the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic, but after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the statue was bought by an American who brought it to Washington State, although he died before formally displaying it. Since 1995, the statue has been in this location, becoming a local landmark.

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July 18, 2023

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A bizarre situation: Lenin in Seattle!
After the fall of the Iron Curtain, monuments fell throughout the Eastern bloc. A resourceful restaurant owner was looking for an eye catcher, bought …

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Location: Seattle, King County, Washington, United States

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