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By AutumnL
  • Nov 18, 1156

    Kremlin:

    Kremlin:
    Construction of Moscow's original Kremlin began in 1156, and over the centuries it has become a focal point of Russian political, religious and social life.

  • Kazan Cathedral:

    Kazan Cathedral:
    The original Russian Orthodox cathedral was built in the 1630s, during a period of political turmoil known as the Time of Troubles.

  • Lenin's Tomb:

    Lenin's Tomb:
    One of the focal points of Red Square is the tomb of Vladimir Illyich Ulanov, better known as Lenin. The Russian revolutionary and Soviet leader's remains were put on public display shortly after his death in 1924.

  • Resurrection Gate:

    Resurrection Gate:
    The Iberian, or Resurrection, Gate connects Red Square with the Kitay-gorod, Moscow's 16th-century business district.

  • Red Square, 2011:

    Red Square, 2011:
    For more than 75 years, Red Square has been the site of massive parades, designed to show the strength

  • New Year's Eve in Red Square:

    New Year's Eve in Red Square:
    Though many associate its name with the colors of the buildings located within it, Red Square is actually a translation of the Old Russian term "Krasnaya Ploschad," meaning "beautiful square."

  • GUM:

    GUM:
    GUM: The State Universal Store, or GUM, was built between 1890 and 1893. It was the epitome of pre-revolutionary luxury, boasting more than 1,200 stores. After the 1917 revolutions, it was nationalized and used as a state-run department store, but has once again become a high-end shopping destination.