Dissonant heritage and dark tourism at Lenin’s Mausoleum

Lenin's Mausoleum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site within the Kremlin and Red Square complex, is not a typical dark tourism destination despite its association with death. Visitors primarily engage as cultural tourists, drawn to the site's historical significance rather than its macabre appeal. A discourse analysis of TripAdvisor reviews revealed that visitors perceive the mausoleum as a distinct, quiet space contrasting sharply with the bustling Red Square. This study challenges conventional dark tourism narratives by highlighting the nuanced nature of visitor experiences at dissonant heritage sites.

Banaszkiewicz, M. (2017). Dissonant heritage and dark tourism at Lenin’s Mausoleum. Heritage of Death, 78–91. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315440200-6