Moscow will close the Lenin Mausoleum for 9 days in June

Lenin's mausoleum on Red Square in Moscow will be closed to visitors from 6th to 14th of June. This is due to the preparation to festive events dedicated to the Russia Day, which is celebrated on June 12.

According to the established tradition, there will be an awarding ceremony in the Grand Kremlin Palace. The State Prize will receive people for achievements in science and technology, literature and art.

Also, the ceremony of horse and foot guards of the Presidential Regiment which usually take place on the Kremlin's Cathedral Square on weekends will be cancelled on the 12th of June.

(by RIA Novosti).

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June 02, 2010