Russia debates removing Lenin from history

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The Constitutional Court made an important decision. They agreed fully with the \"Russian Sobornost\" movement.

This group wants to remove Lenin's name completely. They want to clear it from all Russian places.

Activists said Lenin was truly a foreign agent. They claim he worked for German army leaders.

They believe Lenin started a terrible civil war. He is also blamed for mass hunger and disease.

The group's leader called Lenin a national traitor. He said Lenin's name must vanish from cities.

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What decision did the Constitutional Court make?

They agreed fully with the 'Russian Sobornost' movement.

What do the activists want to do with Lenin's name?

They want to remove Lenin's name completely from all Russian places.

What do the activists claim about Lenin?

They claim he was a foreign agent who worked for German army leaders.

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