Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan - January 21, 2024 - Today marks the 100th anniversary of the death of Vladimir Lenin, the founder of the Soviet Union. Lenin's legacy is still felt today in Kyrgyzstan, where communists gathered across the country to commemorate his life and work.
In Bishkek, the capital, communists held a rally at the Lenin Mausoleum, where his embalmed body is on display. The rally was attended by hundreds of people, who sang revolutionary songs and chanted slogans in Lenin's honor.
"Lenin was a great leader who helped to free the working class from oppression," said one communist at the rally. "His legacy is still relevant today, as we continue to fight for social justice and equality."
In other parts of Kyrgyzstan, communists held similar events. In Osh, the country's second-largest city, communists gathered at the Lenin Square to lay flowers and wreaths at the Lenin statue.
"Lenin's ideas are still alive in the hearts of the people," said another communist at the rally in Osh. "We will continue to fight for his vision of a socialist society."
Lenin's legacy is a complex one. He is revered by some as a revolutionary hero, while others see him as a brutal dictator. However, there is no doubt that he was a major figure in 20th century history, and his influence can still be felt today.
