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  2. Red Square - Wikipedia

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    Red Square (Russian: Красная площадь, romanized: Krasnaya ploshchad', IPA: [ˈkrasnəjə ˈploɕːɪtʲ]) is one of the oldest and largest squares in Moscow, Russia. It is located in Moscow's historic centre, in the eastern walls of the Kremlin.

  3. Red Square has been the scene of executions, demonstrations, riots, parades, and speeches. Almost 800,000 square feet (73,000 square metres), it lies directly east of the Kremlin and north of the Moskva River. A moat that separated the square from the Kremlin was paved over in 1812.

  4. Red Square ‑ Russia, Moscow & Kremlin - HISTORY

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    Red Square, built directly east of the Kremlin in Moscow, is known for its distinctive landmarks and demonstrations designed to showcase Russian strength.

  5. Everything you need to know about the Red Square - Russia Beyond

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    We gathered everything about Moscows Red Square in one place. Without a doubt, the majority of people who visit Moscow for the first time, have it on their agenda – the most famous square...

  6. Red Square - History and Facts | History Hit

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    Red Square (Krasnaya Ploshad) is a public plaza in Moscow in Russia and one of the most famous squares in the world. In fact, it is of such historical importance that it is a UNESCO World Heritage historic site.

  7. History of Moscow's Kremlin and Red Square - National Geographic

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    These iconic sites occupy the heart of the Russian nation. Even those who’ve never been to Moscow recognize the colorful domes of St. Basils Cathedral, which sits on Red Square below the...

  8. Red Square: The Story of Russia’s Most Iconic Landmark

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    Red Square is undoubtedly one of Moscow’s – and Russia’s – most iconic landmarks. Although it began its life as a shanty town of wooden huts, it was cleared in the 1400s by Ivan III, allowing it to blossom into a rich visual narrative of Russian history.

  9. Red Square: The Spectacular Story of Russia‘s Iconic Heart

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    For nearly a millennium, Moscow‘s Red Square has stood as a grand stage upon which so much of Russian history has unfolded. More than just an open plaza, Red Square is a revered landmark, a symbolic heart of the nation, and a lasting monument to Russia‘s enduring strength and spirit.

  10. Red Square (Russian: Красная площадь, Krasnaya ploshchad) is the most famous city square in Moscow, Russia. The square separates the Kremlin, the former royal citadel and currently the official residence of the President of Russia, from a historic merchant quarter known as Kitay-gorod (China-Town). As major streets of Moscow ...

  11. Known for its striking buildings - as large as they are elegant - Red Square is the heart and soul not just of Moscow but of Russia as a whole, and it is home to some of the city's most iconic monuments.