Huge Soviet mosaic on side of apartment building with Lenin showing directions to the bright future.
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Place was settled in the 5th century BC by arias due to proper relief and water source then developed in Citadel which was destroyed and rebuild many times. Shym-Qala have museum and archaeological exhibitions
There is another small Lenin statue for a backup purpose or if you are deep into Lenins. It is standing on the grounds of a former cotton factory. Free to visit.