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, along the eastern walls of the Kremlin.

Dec 15, 2024 · 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.

Nov 24, 2020 · 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.

May 16, 2018 · These iconic sites occupy the heart of the Russian nation. Even those who’ve never been to Moscow recognize the colorful domes of St. Basil’s Cathedral, which sits on Red Square below the...

Jun 13, 2011 · Red Square, built directly east of the Kremlin in Moscow, is known for its distinctive landmarks and demonstrations designed to showcase Russian strength.

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 ...

Jun 26, 2019 · Moscow's Red Square is not only Russia's most recognized landmark, but is also the center of the city (and the country) in a very literal way.

Oct 30, 2019 · 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.

Feb 17, 2019 · The most famous square in Moscow (and Russia) is Red Square. Located in the center of the city, it is 330 meters long and 70 meters wide (23,100 square meters of surface). In 1990, the whole of the Red Square and the Kremlin were declared World Heritage by Unesco.

May 25, 2024 · 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.