The Russian Revolution of 1917 and the Kremlin’s Policy of Remembrance (Chapter 12)

Russian society's continued reverence for Lenin, despite the country's political shift away from Communism, reflects a strategic remembrance policy by the Kremlin. This study reveals that Lenin's embalmed body remains on display in the Kremlin, symbolizing a selective historical narrative that transcends ideological repudiation. The research employs qualitative analysis, including personal observations and historical context, to explore how the Kremlin manages the memory of the Russian Revolution. It highlights a disconnect between contemporary political regimes and public remembrance practices, suggesting that remembrance serves as a tool for political legitimization rather than ideological alignment.

Nielsen, J. P. (2020). 12. The Russian Revolution of 1917 and the Kremlin’s Policy of Remembrance. The Russian Revolutions of 1917, 188–206. https://doi.org/10.1515/9781644690659-017