Standing in the small gardens behind Ploschad Ilicha metro station is yet another statue of Vladimir Lenin. Ploschad Ilicha is in fact named in honour of Lenin whose patronymic name is Ilich - 'son of Ilia'. This statue was erected in 1967 and is quite a departure from the standard Lenin statue. Lenin stands practically at ground level and is taking a rather macho pose with his arms behind his back.