LENIN'S SLEEPING ROOM AT KREMLIN LINED WITH CORK
Moscow, U.S.S.R. (JFK+50) On October 5, 1922, the Evening Star reports that "the walls of Nikolai Lenin*'s sleeping room in the Kremlin** have been lined with cork***."
The purpose of this installation, according to the Star's reporting, is so Comrade Lenin "may be immune to noises."
Lenin must also have an aversion to crowded elevators because a private elevator to his apartment has also been installed.
*Vladimir Lenin, born Vladimir Ulyanov (1870-1924) was born in Simbirsk, Russia & became leader of the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 & founder/head of the Russian Communist Party, 1917-1924.
**Kremlin (fortress inside a city) built 1482-1495 includes 5 palaces & 4 cathedrals. The K overlooks the Moskva River & Red Square.
***cork wall panels absorb, reduce noise & is often used in musical recording studios because of its excellent sound absorption.
JFK+50 NOTE
According to Yekaterina Sinelschikova, 'Lenin' was 1 of 150 monikers used by the founder of the Russian Communist Party. Apparently there are a number of differing opinions on how he came up with the name.
SOURCES
"Lenin Saved From Noise," The Evening Star, Washington, D.C., October 5, 1922, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
"Why did Vladimir Lenin adopt the name 'Lenin'?", by Yekaterina Sinelschikova, Russia Beyond, www.rbth.com/
