Lenin’s Tomb Draws Mixed Russian Reactions and Shrinking Remains
The piece surveys Russian views on Lenin’s mummified body, revealing reverence from admirers, morbid curiosity from others, and a mix of pagan and saintly perceptions. It notes the corpse’s gradual deterioration since the writer’s visit two years earlier and debates over renewing preservation efforts versus focusing on Lenin’s ideas.
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Ed Gleason Compared to Merkle in Marblehead Swim
Marblehead Mass Edward A Gleason, likened to a Merkle of swimming, swam three fourths of Marblehead Harbor distance but turned back before completing the final quarter, ending his bid.
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