Unique tourist attraction in the US. This Lenin statue is often irreverently decorated and always has his hands painted red, symbolizing blood. Near the statue theres a plaque, as well as information about the history of the statue, with photos of some of the more interesting ways hes been dressed up in the past, including an Uncle Sam hat. Its located in a charming, walkable neighborhood with plentiful restaurants, cafes, bars, and shops nearby. Also close to waterfront parks, such as Gas Works, and the Burke Gilman Trail.

Wow. I had no idea there was a communist statue here in Seattle! The monument is impressive and I enjoyed reading about the history behind it. So theres a debate on getting rid of it...

A friend of mine who lives in Seattle brought me here. In her words we can just drive by Lenin and take a look then go to the park. I was imagining a small bust of Lenin but a Statue and this big. I had to get out and take pictures. The history behind how the statue got here is very interesting and odd. Fremont itself is a very interesting place and Lenin just adds to the character of this neighborhood.

All you capitalists. Watch your country torn down by your own system! The left and the right are a lie. It’s a war of classes. A war between proletariat and bourgeoisie！

In the heart of Fremont sits this wonderful Lenin statue from the old Soviet Union days. The statue is about 15 ft tall and only in Fremont could a statue of Lenin & JP Patches peacefully coexist.

Amusing to see how people “decorate” or “vandalize” the statue each time you go here (you can make your own opinion on whether it’s decoration or vandalism).Looking at the statues history, it looks as if it may be owned by a private collector who has been trying to sell it but has not found buyers. In that time, people have been messing with it and it’s become a tourist attraction.Seems appropriate for this Fremont community that has a rocket ship and a bridge troll nearby.

I would first like to point out that this statue is on privately owned land and is privately owned. It shows the inalienable rights of private property and individual liberty that Lenin and communism had no respect for, so its interesting to see a statue and its supporters be critical of the free market/capitalism and the private property rights respected in the USA, while not understanding that Lenin runs counter to those principles that make this statue possible. The shops, cafes and stores in the area of this statue also run counter to what the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics had, which was starvation, lack of production to meet demand and poor quality of most products/services due to a tyrannical ideology where central control of everyone and everything was needed to ensure individuals placed the collective state above any/all individual liberty.I have some soviet artwork, but I never forget that communist/marxism has killed over 90 million people (worldwide). Lenin and the bolsheviks are guilty of genocide where in the red terror alone, over 200,000 were killed. If you have no issue with this statue, you should also have no issue with one of hitler for example. Lenin/Bolsheviks added to the death count with 700,000 executed during the great terror (1937-1938), 400,000 more executed (1929-1953), a MINIMUM of 2.7 million dead in gulags. This statue should stand as in a weird way, it affirms individual liberty and property rights by showing that said freedom/liberty applies to everyone, but it lacks showing the true evil and genocide Lenin took part in.

I love this statue. It represents how Lenin made Russia better than the Czars did. Truly a great statue even if its in the dirty capitalist country of the U.S.

Take away all symbolism and the statue itself is a wonderful example of Soviet era art. But since that doesnt seem to be the world we live in, I would love to see this statue turned into a fountain of sorts with a thick red liquid slowly dripping from his cuffs and a plaque that reads The road to hell is paved with good intentions

Incredible statue of one of the greatest men who ever lived. Shame that some capitalist bootlicker had to paint his hand red though.

This is great landmark to get your picture taken in downtown Fremont. Its a little hard to climb on the statue but its possible, for those who are not athletic might need some help of friends.There is a 7-ton statue of Vladimir Lenin in Seattle. Its 16-feet tall, made of bronze and has resided in the citys eclectic and very free-spirited Fremont neighborhood since 1995.It was created in Slovakia by artist Emil Venkov between 1978 and 1988, when it was installed in the city of Poprad, not far from the Polish border. A year later, as the Soviet Union broke apart, the statue was taken down. #localguides

10/10 you can hold Lenins hand. Red hand was a nice touch. They dont accept cash, only hard labor in the gulag. No Cholula hot sauce so was a bummer on that end. Would recommend. Will come again.

This is a stunning artwork that pictures cannot convey. Well worth a 30 min stop. Interesting history to it as well.

Was cool as hell to come across this as one of the little well know attractions in Seattle. I wanted to see what the locals see, and this was it.

An extraordinary piece of sculpture in the middle of Seattle - more poignant now in American history than probably ever before. As Lenin once said ‘fascism is capitalism in decay’ - hopefully either side of this dichotomy doesn’t come into fruition

Interesting statue in the heart of Fremont. Pretty well kept except for the fact that his hands were painted red. The monument is impressive and I enjoyed reading about the history behind it. Very interesting!

It is for sale in $300,000.Interesting to see statue of Lenin in USA. The history of the statue is also interesting. Someone had painted his hand and around his mouth red, presumably to represent blood soaked.

An extremely unique piece located as part of a large collection of art works in the Fremont area including the Fremont troll, Fremont rocket, and the Waiting for the Interurban historical landmark. Lovely informational graphic nearby which explains in detail the background and the meticulously crafted statue is an extremely unique sight to behold.

This is great landmark to get your picture taken in downtown Fremont. Its a little hard to climb on the statue but its possible, for those who are not athletic might need some help of friends.There is a 7-ton statue of Vladimir Lenin in Seattle. It’s 16-feet tall, made of bronze and has resided in the city’s eclectic and very free-spirited Fremont neighborhood since 1995.It was created in Slovakia by artist Emil Venkov between 1978 and 1988, when it was installed in the city of Poprad, not far from the Polish border. A year later, as the Soviet Union broke apart, the statue was taken down.Kells Irish Restaurant & Bar - Seattle, WA

You can destroy a statue, but not the inevitable.

One of the finest spots for people who grew up with Communist ideologiesEven though vandals always take turns to disturb the statute. Im glad the city has taken efforts to maintain the statuteAlso I feel this to be a safe spot in nights with access to many bars around town. Better spot to visit personally than the Fremont troll

Haven’t really read much about Lenin the man. Know he’s controversial and maybe straight evil. Crazy place for a statue of him. The history of how the statue got there is a must read, and makes the placement seem appropriate.

The correct statue of Lenin and communism

Its a pretty cool statue in the heart of Freemont. Theres a small informational podium to the side that tells you a lot of the controversial history. It was tagged up when I was there, but Ive also heard that taggers do it on purpose to send a message.

That’s a great place to visit, definitely! Piece of history+a very interesting story of the guy who brought him up to Seattle.

Lenin was, and is, a hero to the Russian people. It brings me pride to know we still celebrate him to this day.

Lenin doesn’t deserve anything, much less a statue in the United States. It’s a stain on an otherwise wonderful city

Despite the fact that Lenin did not follow the truth path of egoism and fell to Marx’s path, the statue brought a tear to my eye in my younger years. It symbolizes how we as a people were so close to doing something right and then the greed of a collective people ruined it. Max Stirner, however, cares not about this statue, Marxist.

Cool statue with some interesting history which can be found to the right of the statue. Located in a quite busy intersection so be careful when trying to get the whole statue in a picture (and try not to be one of those annoying tourists who isn’t mindful of the rules).Be sure to check out the Fremont Troll as it’s right around the corner.

Equal parts cool and unusual. Dope history to it and takes next to no time at all to see, take in, and be on your way to embrace more of the wonderful weirdness that is Fremont.

We were heading back to the car after stopping by the Fremont Troll and the Center of the Universe Sign. It was right on the side of the road. Not sure of the history but still a cool statue to see!

Wow, this is much larger than I thought it was. Very interesting and worthwhile.

Very interesting statue in the heart of Fremont. Not sure why its here and, by the looks of it graffiti wise, neither are others.Worth a walk by and a picture as it is a pretty statue and very interesting. Fremont has other art close by as well.

OK if there was a statue of Lenin in your town you would have to go see it at some point. In Seattle there is really no need to put any kind of political spin on it, the statues is just one more fantastic piece of Public Art. The weather may be drab but Public Art is alive and well in Seattle.

Its a fine statue. Seemingly out of place in front of some little restaurants and shops. Local Lyft driver didnt know the story behind it or why he had red hands.

Bruh i dont even live in seattle this is a thing?!?! cool

Fremont used to be center of the universe for the Seattle art community. There were a lot of funky buildings which would legally and illegally house starving Artists on a budget. Higher rents and the elimination of such housing has pushed the art community into the outskirts but pieces of art like this are continuous reminders of the foothold the art community had in Fremont at one time. Our previous mayor wanted to get rid of this statue when he had his own set of problems to deal with. The Statue does not glorify Lenin or his politics. It glorifies the art of making such a statue and creates a conversation.... you cant erase history. O

I’m not sure what all the controversy is about. He was a brilliant songwriter, “Imagine” is one of my all-time favorite songs, and the Romanovs deserved worse.

Closest way communism has gotten to america since Bernie ran for president

Hero of the revolution. Every town should have statue like this.

Spent some time in Russia and it was very nostalgic to see something like this. Never would have expected to see it in Seattle. It really gives some context to the area.

Nothing of interest to me as i researched the statue.

Weird to see Lenin statue middle of Seattle. Capitalism vs communism. Bring back some childhood memories since Im from Hungary.

Definitely one of my favorite things in the neighborhood! He gets dressed for seasons, holidays, etc.

Whats amazing youll fail to find any Lenin picture, bust or statue in Eastern Europe, as they try to redo the history by simply restricting any mentioning of communism and/or their leaders. So this one is literally priceless, and I (in any way not being a fan of commies) am happy its safe from destroying.

The number of people killed by the USSR is miniscule compared to the number of people killed by the USA. As long as Arlington cemetery isnt demolished this statue deserves to stand.

Best part about this statue is the food right behind it, nice little area to eat, and some neat shops around. But it also has an interesting history

Outstanding sight. Kinda wish that the soviet union didnt fall, but that alright. This statue definitely fills the void of communism in my heart.

Party of Lenin, the strength of the people!

Good urinal but people stare

Fun area near an ice cream place.

Great statue of Lenin, pretty well kept except for the fact that his hands were painted red.

This is only a pokestop in pokemon go.It is inconveniently located if youre going out of your way to find it. His hand is red, is it his blood or is he red handed? Read the placard, learn nothing. Read the info nearby on how it got here. Remain confused.Thats just how Seattle works.

Kinda cool statue of a random dude :)

I was surprised to see Vladimir Lenin made it to States. Not just any size, its huge 20ft statue.Theres a informational plaque next to him that describes journey from the former Soviet Union to Seattle.Looks like its an iconic neighbourhood things in Seattle. You have to stop and see.

The red hands indicate the blood onLenin’s hands showing this isn’t a tribute to Lenin.

Democracy for an insignificant minority, democracy for the rich -- that is the democracy of capitalist society. - Vladimir Lenin

Very cool artistic neighbor hood.

Its always fun to bring people from out of town to the statue.

Interesting statue to see, Google the history of it and why its there, worth a read.

Amazing statue. Encourages you to reflect on history. Never forget the past.

Absolutely love how there is a Communist statue in Seattle. Great piece of history behind the man, and even the statue itself. The height isnt outstanding, but its pretty great considering it is in America

Its got a little graffiti on it, but other that that, it looks nice

Pretty good, very handsome

Interesting place, i think the message is confusing... then again it is a piece of art

Putting all controversy aside (if you read the history behind the adoption of the piece its not really that big of a deal anyway) this statue is an expertly crafted work of art that really makes you appreciate the amount of effort put into this thing. Its in a great location too, check out Royal Grinders for some of the best sandwiches in Fremont!

It is in front of a fast food restaurant

I mean, its a statue of Lenin. Im not sure what else to say about it. Definitely not my favorite part or Fremont. Check out the restaurants and shops nearby instead!

Read about the history of the statue and youll be surprised of what you will learn. Really appreciate having a piece of history in Fremont. Its rare to see a statue like this in the US!

Viewing the statue & Fremonts Infamous Summer Solstice Parade all in one, was by far an unforgettable experience! lol

How on earth is this a thing, however, thank goodness it is.

The Statue of Lenin in Seattle is a 16 ft (5 m) bronze sculpture of Communist revolutionary Vladimir Lenin, by Bulgarian sculptor Emil Venkov. It was completed and put on display in Communist Czechoslovakia in 1988, the year before the Velvet Revolution of 1989. In 1993 the statue was bought by an American who had found it lying in a scrapyard. He brought it home to the U.S. state of Washington, but died before he could carry out his plans for displaying the Soviet era memento.

Good proximity to many different points of interest, interesting history as well haha

Where, but in Fremont can you find Lennon, a rocket, and a troll under the bridge. Must be the center of the universe.

The blood on his hands truly speaks volumes to the atrocities Russia had endured, and is still enduring. His steely gaze watched over the street as if to say, You are safe now, comrade. Da, we are safe now.

When you think about it, its really poor taste to have this statue not in a museum here. Just bloodying the statues hand isnt enough to acknowledge the painful parts of soviet history. There are a lot of people in Seattle who dont miss growing up in an SSR.Other statues glorifying the CSA+Jim Crow may be more immediate for americans, but this lenin statue should be in a museum for the same reasons.If the statue is still standing as protest to hyper-conservative plutocratic government / culture, Lenin is not the best guy for the job.

Interesting and controversial art installation

Actual Soviet staue... creepy, bloody hands, but understandable from a dictator. Definitely worth seeing for historical context.

Interesting monument with an interesting history. Lenin HAS blood on his hands

Got lost trying to get turned around on Westlake ave, and when I got to the stoplight I see this to my right. Not sure why Seattle celebrates despots and mass murders.... is there a statue of Stalin here too? Kinda killed my vibe for this city as being progressive.

Fascinating story of controversy, obsessive love of art, and an open-minded community.

This and another places in Fremont are quintessentially quirky

Just a random statue of Lenin. Not worth the trek to Fremont really. Kind of dirty around the statue.

Pretty cool

Kinda neat. Not sure why people keep spray painting him. Neat bit of weird history tho.

If you want to find out why, read a history book.

As a citizen of post-Soviet country I was surprised to see it in America

Some interesting history.

The art defines the neighborhood. The Lenin Statue is a bold statement on behalf of the people of Fremont and Seattle. Give the neighborhood a visit.

Good meet-up spot.

I drove by the statue not knowing the story behind it, because we were searching for the Fremont Troll, anyways, I love all the artwork in cities and sculptures, and when I looked up the history behind this statue of Lenin, it is a great story of how it came to the spot where it is at. There is a story behind each piece of art and we need to learn the stories first before we start discriminating against it.

Read the statue info plaque for a fun jab at the once souring cold war history

Lenin is such a baller and shot caller.Glad his murderous hand is always painted red.

Why you end up here in the evil west comerad

Completely disgusting that this exists in our own American nation. I hope they remember there was a time in the 1950s where communism was the root of all evil. This is a shot in the foot for all the real patriots that live in the United States and against this man, who under his regime, killed thousands and this communism is still going on in countries like China, North Korea and Cuba. Truly disappointing that they tear down REAL AMERICAN STATUES and yet they still keep THIS ONE UP!

*comrade intensifies*

My first trip to Fremont, something called out to my Slavic blood and led me to this statue of the most human of all humans. Nowhere else in Seattle was I ever imbued with such righteous Soviet glory and love of the working class. A must see! Слава советскому союзу!

Beautiful statue. Shame hes so often vandalized; we could all learn from Lenins heroic deeds these days.

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I used to see Lenins statues in my home city for over a decade and all of them were quite better, bigger and more inspiring, if i can put it so. The foot of one of the statues was so big that you could put 10 people on it, so this one in Fremont is a miserable piece of art that doesnt even represent Lenins face properly. Im not a fan of that guy, but in comparison to the other Lenins statues ive this is worthless.