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Moscow Kremlin

The construction of the Moscow Kremlin as a red-brick stone fortress began in the late 15th century. At that time Ivan III ruled over the united Russian state, and he invited Italian architects to supervise the reconstruction of the Kremlin. The newly-built stronghold was a massive brick wall with 20 towers. It surrounded the most important buildings, the construction of which was continued later. Now the Kremlin is one of the most ancient parts of the city.

The meaning of the word “Kremlin” is "a fortress, a citadel inside a city", and its name corresponds to its appearance. From a bird's-eye view the Kremlin looks like an irregular triangle. Each corner has one tower. But the Kremlin is not only a brick wall and imposing towers, it also includes five incredibly magnificent palaces and four cathedrals. The Spasskie Gates are the main entrance to the fortified complex. Cathedral Square and the Cathedral of the Dormition are situated in its heart. For 300 years the coronation of all Russian monarchs took place in the Cathedral of the Dormition.ty

The Kremlin is also the the seat of the Russian government. The Grand Kremlin Palace is the principal building, and the through-passage to it is located in the Nikolskaya Tower. The complex serves as the residence of the President of the Russian Federation.