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Moscow Kremlin
fortified complex in Moscow, Russia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Moscow Kremlin, usually just called the Kremlin, is a fortress in the center of Moscow, where most of the Russian government works. It is on the left bank of the Moskva River and southwest of Red Square.
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Moscow Kremlin | |
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Native name Russian: Моско́вский Кремль | |
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Location | Moscow, Russia |
Coordinates | 55°45′6″N 37°37′4″E |
Area | 27.7 hectares (0.277 km2) |
Built | 1482–1495 |
Official name: Kremlin and Red Square, Moscow | |
Type | Cultural |
Criteria | i, ii, iv, vi |
Designated | 1990 (14th session) |
Reference no. | 545 |
State Party | Russia |
Region | Eastern Europe |
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It is where the President of Russia works and may live. The term "the Kremlin" is often used to mean the Russian government.
The Kremlin and Red Square are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.