Central Asia's tallest Lenin statue taken down

Kyrgyzstan removes Central Asia's tallest Lenin statue in Osh, standing at 23m tall and first erected during the Soviet era. Decades after its installation, the iconic monument has been taken down, signaling a shift in the region's identity away from its Soviet past. The removal of the Lenin statue reflects a broader trend among former Soviet republics redefining their national narratives, with a focus on independence and distancing from Russian influence.