Lenin Square

Why was the square called Lenin Square?

From 1953 the square was named after Lenin. At the end of the Soviet period, in 1990/1991, the name Freedom Square was restored.

History & meaning

The name from 1953

In 1953 the square was renamed Lenin Square. Before that, from 1938, it had carried the name Beria Square.

The Lenin name was given as part of Soviet state ideology during the USSR period.

In Soviet years the square hosted official parades and public events.

A metro station also operated here: it opened on 6 November 1967 and was later renovated in 2006.

In the years of the break-up of the Soviet Union, in 1990/1991, the square was again given the name Freedom Square.

Today “Lenin Square” survives only in historical records.

FAQ

When was the square called Lenin Square?

From 1953 until 1990/1991.

What was the square called before Lenin?

Beria Square, from 1938.

When was the old name restored?

In 1990/1991, when it became Freedom Square again.