What is the significance of the sketch of Lenin on Clouseau's apartment wall in The Return of the Pink Panther?

I was recently re-watching The Return of the Pink Panther when I noticed a sketch of Lenin on the wall of Clouseau's apartment (early in the film, about 10 minutes, I think). Does anyone know why it's there? Is it just a sight gag? Was the idea from Peter Sellers? Blake Edwards?

I've seen all the Peter Sellers Pink Panther Movies, and I don't remember seeing this or other sketches of Lenin before. Probably I just missed it, as when earlier watching this film. Has anyone noticed a Lenin sketch in other Pink Panther movies?

Also, I wasn't able to find the source of that particular sketch, although it looks familiar. What is its source, or did Edwards or Sellers draw it?

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Who Stole the Pink Panther in The Return of the Pink Panther?

Plot Summary (4) That famous jewel, The Pink Panther, has once again been stolen and Inspector Jacque Clouseau (Peter Sellers) is called in to catch the thief.

Was the Pink Panther a diamond?

The first film in the series derives its name from a pink diamond that has enormous size and value. The diamond is called the "Pink Panther" because the flaw at its center, when viewed closely, is said to resemble a leaping pink panther....The Pink PantherOwnerMetro-Goldwyn-MayerYears1963\u2013presentFilms and television13 more rows

Where was Return of the Pink Panther filmed?

Locations included Gstaad, Switzerland; Marrakech and Casablanca, Morocco; and Nice, France.

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