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Kyrgyzstan takes down Central Asia's tallest Lenin statue

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The 23m-tall statue was thought to be the tallest in Central Asia .

It was first erected when Kyrgyzstan was part of the Soviet Union , 50 years ago .

Officials say it will be relocated as part of "common practice" to improve the city's appearance.

The statue will be replaced by a flagpole, local media reports.

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English

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