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Georgi Dimitrov at Lenin's Funeral

January 1924

A 1924 photograph showing Bulgarian politician Georgi Dimitrov among crowds gathered for Lenin's funeral in Moscow.

This photograph documents the public mourning at Lenin's funeral, marking the aftermath of his death and legacy.

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Black and white photograph of a large crowd of people in winter coats and hats gathered outside a columned building with balconies. Dark flags are visible at right, and a speaker stands among the crowd. Snow covers the ground and bare trees stand at left.
Georgi Dimitrov at the funeral of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, January 1924. National Academic Library and Information System Foundation, Bulgaria.

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What it is

This is a black-and-white photograph taken in January 1924, showing a large crowd gathered outside a columned building during Vladimir Lenin's funeral. Bulgarian politician Georgi Dimitrov appears among the mourners. The photograph is held by the National Academic Library and Information System Foundation in Bulgaria.

Why it matters

The image captures the public reaction to Lenin's death, a moment that marked a turning point for the Soviet Union he had founded. The presence of Dimitrov, a prominent communist figure, shows how Lenin's death was mourned not only in Russia but among communists internationally. Images like this helped shape the public memory of Lenin as a revolutionary leader.

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