Had been closed for 25 years in 1928-1953

In 1928, the GUM had closed due to dialihfungsikan by Joseph Stalin as the Office space of the Board Committee. Later in the year 1932 suicide tragedy occurred that was done by Nahzeda, the wife of Stalin. His casket was briefly a few days in this building. GUM back opened in 1953 with hundreds of stores in it that is always crowded line visitors.