Moscow, Russia
Moscow is the largest city (population 12.1 million) and is the capital
of the Federation. Moscow continues to be the center of Russian
Government and is increasingly important as an economic and business
center. Its cultural tradition is rich, and there are many museums
devoted to art, literature, music, dance, history, and science. It has
hundreds of churches and dozens of notable cathedrals; it has become
Russia's principal magnet for foreign investment and business presence.
Moscow -- the capital of Russia. A popular world tourist destination.
Intriguing, beautiful, unusual, abounding in history, art, culture and
architecture, it is indeed a city to not only see but experience. Here
are some of the popular tourist attractions in Moscow, Russia.
Red Square (Krasnaya ploshchad), Moscow, Central Russia
Red Square, situated between the Kremlin, Lenin's Mausoleum,
Saint Basil's Cathedral, and the GUM department store, is not only an
area surrounded by history but a historical landmark itself. Red
Square, surprisingly, does not get its name from the link between
Russia and communism, or from the red bricks surrounding the square,
but rather gets its name from the Russian word krasnaya which can
mean either "red" or "beautiful." This name was originally applied to
St Basil's Cathedral, but moved towards the square in the 15th century,
when the square was created (replacing old wooden houses that were in
the area.)
Since its creation, it has been a central landmark in Russian
history. Red Square started as Moscow's primary marketplace, but its
purpose has also been for public ceremonies -- the coronation of
Russia's Tsars, the Soviet address point, the Soviet Military Parades
(notably, Victory Parade in 1945 when the Nazi's were defeated,)
concerts for groups such as Pink Floyd or Paul McCartney, and many
other substantial events.
Moscow Kremlin (Moskovsky Kreml), Moscow, Central Russia
The Moscow Kremlin is what most people think of when they think
of Russia. The Kremlin is actually a series of citadels, four
cathedrals, four palaces and the Kremlin towers with the Kremlin walls.
It's buildings are unmatched in beauty and originality.
The buildings of the Kremlin are elaborate, beautiful, and
incredibly unique. The rich history that each building represents
cannot be understated, and the designs of the buildings themselves are
simply magnificent.
St Basil's Cathedral is beautiful, elegant, colorful and
unique. There is no other place, or cathedral, that looks like it in
the world. It is located on the South East of Red Square, and was built
between 1555 and 1561. The Cathedral is often confused for the Moscow
Kremlin, but it is not part of the Kremlin.
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