The restoration of Lenin's sarcophagus will begin in the mausoleum - 66 million rubles have been allocated for the design. The Ministry of Culture is looking for a contractor to develop the project. The work includes artistic and architectural design of the sarcophagus, reconstruction of service networks, surveys and involvement of research organizations. In May 2025, the department announced the restoration of the mausoleum itself, but then emphasized that the work would not affect the main hall where Lenin's body is kept. Moscow.