Lenin Mausoleum to close by December 29 to conduct prophylactic work

The Lenin Mausoleum will close by December 29 to conduct planned prophylactic work, according to the Moscow City Information Center. The work is conducted once a year and takes approximately 1.5 months to complete. During that time, specialists from the Center of Biomedical Technology will conduct important procedures necessary to further preserve the body of Lenin. The procedures will include applying a new balsam solution to his skin and dressing him in a new suit.