Central Asia's tallest Lenin statue taken down
Summary
Kyrgyzstan removed a large statue of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin from the city of Osh. The statue had been there for 50 years and was considered the tallest Lenin statue in Central Asia. The statue will be replaced by a flagpole.Key Facts
- Kyrgyzstan took down a statue of Vladimir Lenin in Osh.
- The statue was 23 meters tall and over 50 years old.
- Lenin statues are common symbols from the Soviet Union.
- The statue's removal aims to improve the city's look.
- Local officials say the move is "common practice."
- A flagpole will take the place of the statue.
- Kyrgyzstan became independent 34 years ago, after the Soviet Union ended.
- Lenin Peak is a mountain in Kyrgyzstan named after the Soviet leader.
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