To the 100th anniversary of the Revolution: “Goodbye, Lenin!” or the history of totalitarianism of the GDR

Walking through places related to Lenin’s life, discussing world history and saying goodbye to the past

Vladimir Ilyich Lenin visited Germany many times during his emigration. Joking, He spent almost 15 years abroad! During a leisurely pedestrian We will discuss how the October coup was prepared, who gave the money. Why did Lenin, and many now, think of the revolution? German spy.

Lenin was here for the first time in May. 1895 Passage from Russia to Switzerland. He was in Berlin then. Not long, just a week. But on the way back, I was delayed more. long time - from the first days of August to mid-September. Why? What he did, where he was, who he met, what he ate, what he drank. What did you say? That's my story, but not only!

In Berlin, Lenin He visited many libraries, visited theaters and working meetings. In one of the letters, Ilyich wrote to his mother that he had watched Hauptman’s play Weavers. at the German Theatre. The building of this theater on Schumannstrasse, unfortunately, It was completely rebuilt after the war, but in memory of the visit. The leader of the world proletariat was once here. A plaque has been installed. Later, Lenin I have been to Berlin several times. In January 1908 he became a guest of Rose. Luxembourg. In February 1912 and January 1914 he met with the Germans. The workers, the social democrats, talked to them. I'll show you these places at the beer halls.

Programme

We'll pass. on the main key places and objects of the former GDR and we will see the remaining buildings of that period, we will follow the traces of Ilyich’s stay in the capital Germany, look at his favorite knipe, where he met "for beer" with German comrades, leaders of the workers' movement for liberation It is the same as it was 120 years ago! If we wish, we will sit at the same table with a beer and remember how It was here under socialism in the then GDR.

You know how much. Are there any monuments to Lenin in Berlin? Yes, you're right, not at all! But no one destroyed them, melted them down or beat their heads off. Civilized citizens of this country were asked carefully. Move them to distant places so that no one else can. It wasn't annoying. Now they are preparing to show off in the future landscape "History of Totalitarianism" park-exhibition, you know. Good-bye, Lenin!

P.S. Extra BONUS – if desired, your personal photographer for the entire journey. Possible. Free consultation on tariffs and public hours transportation and mob services. German communications, such as calls to Russia It's only 1 cm!

I still get discounts on visiting some museums. and on shows, even on shows like Friedrichstadpalast, or on trips. On the Segway in historic Berlin, ask if you're lucky!

Visit to museums, not included - public transport