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5. StalinWorld

5. StalinWorld

FromMuseum Archipelago


5. StalinWorld

FromMuseum Archipelago

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Length:
7 minutes
Released:
Jul 24, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Image: Monika Bernotas and her family interact with statues of Marx, Engels, Lenin and Stalin that were previously located in the cities of Lithuania at Grutas park.
Go to the central square of any Soviet influenced country like Lithuania, and you will find empty pedestals.The pedestals used hold monuments to Soviet leaders. Where there once were statues of Lenin and Stalin, you now find overgrown bushes and pop-up cell phone stores. Where are the statues now? In Lithuania, they are in a pseudo-theme park called Grūtas Park or, unofficially, Stalin World.With special guest Monika Bernotas.Notes and Links: Grutas Park and the Fate of Soviet Statuary in LithuaniaGrūtas Park - WikipediaMusic composed by Adam Emanon from his album for rest (2008). Used under a Creative Commons licence.  
Released:
Jul 24, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

A tiny show guiding you through the rocky landscape of museums. Museum Archipelago believes that no museum is an island and that museums are not neutral. Taking a broad definition of museums, host Ian Elsner brings you to different museum spaces around the world, dives deep into institutional problems, and introduces you to the people working to fix them. Each episode is never longer than 15 minutes, so let’s get started.