Moscow Kremlin

The Moscow Kremlin, sometimes referred to as simply the Kremlin, is a historic fortified complex at the heart of Moscow, overlooking the Moskva River to the south, Saint Basil's Cathedral and Red Square to the east, and the Alexander Garden to the west. It is the best known of kremlins (Russian citadels) and includes five palaces, four cathedrals, and the enclosing Kremlin Wall with Kremlin towers. The complex serves as the official residence of the President of the Russian Federation.

The name Kremlin means "fortress", and is often used as a synecdoche to refer to the government of the Russian Federation in a similar sense to how the White House is used to refer to the Executive Office of the President of the United States. Indeed, even the Russian President's official website is Kremlin.ru. It had previously been used to refer to the government of the Soviet Union (1922–1991) and its highest members (such as general secretaries, premiers, presidents, ministers, and commissars). "Kremlinology" refers to the study of Soviet and Russian politics.

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Some facts of Moscow Kremlin:

The Kremlin of Moscow in Russia is the biggest fortress in the world. If you will open the Guinness Book you will read the following: "Kremlin of Moscow in Russia is the biggest medieval fortress built in XIV-XV centuries".

The State Kremlin Palace is located inside the Kremlin walls and is the most beautiful building of Kremlin.The State Kremlin Palace with it's magnificent halls is using by Russian President Administration for all official events.

The stage of State Kremlin Theater is the biggest among the stages of concert halls and theaters in Russia. You can see the best performances on this stage ,depending from schedule. Our company can arrange the tickets to State Kremlin Theater for you during your tour in Russia. Historically it was built as a hall for Soviet Communist Party Leaders meetings.

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Reference:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moscow_Kremlin

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