April 26 2008

Found Footage: Russia split over Lenin’s legacy

More than 80 years after his death, Russians are still divided about the legacy of Vladimir Lenin. Last week saw the 138th anniversary of Lenin’s birth.  In the past, his home town was renamed in his honor, but now there’s talk of returning the city’s original name.  Here’s an interesting piece from Russia Today covering the controversy.

Russia split over Lenin’s legacy

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