Things You'll Only See In Russia

Fallen Monument Park

Russia was part of the Soviet Union from 1922 until 1991. Stalin and Lenin were celebrated during that time, but younger generations realized that they were not men to be celebrated. So, the statues were torn down and put into "fallen monument park." The statues were destroyed and dismember and lay scattered about to remind folks of Russia's past mistakes. 

Rabbit Memorials

Many rabbits used to live in St. Petersberg in the 18th and 19th centuries. Sadly, the city was plagued by floods which kills many rabbits and humans alike. The flooding eventually depleted the rabbit population, so the city remembers them through memorial statues all around town. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.