Kremlin

The Moscow Kremlin, or simply the Kremlin, is a fortified complex in Moscow, Russia. Located in the centre of the country's capital city, it is the best known of the kremlins and includes five palaces, four cathedrals, and the enclosing Kremlin Wall along with the Kremlin towers. Within the complex is the Grand Kremlin Palace, which served as the royal residence of the Emperor of Russia. It is now the official residence of the President of the Russian Federation. The Kremlin overlooks the Moskva River to the south, Saint Basil's Cathedral and Red Square to the east, and Alexander Garden to the west.
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Some of the key events about Kremlin

  • 1156
    Construction of the first wooden fortress on the site of the modern Kremlin began
  • 1326
    The seat of the Russian Orthodox Church was transferred to Moscow, elevating the Kremlin's importance
  • 1485
    Major reconstruction of the Kremlin began, transforming it into a stone fortress
  • 1547
    The first Russian Tsar was crowned in the Kremlin, establishing it as the center of Russian statehood
  • 1712
    The Kremlin Arsenal was built, becoming one of the largest buildings in Moscow at the time
  • 1787
    The Senate building was completed, providing a grand venue for government operations
  • 1851
    The Great Kremlin Palace was finished, serving as the Moscow residence for the Russian Tsars
  • 1917
    Seizure of power through armed insurrection in Petrograd
  • 1918
    The Kremlin became the official residence of the Soviet government, centralizing power
  • 1922
    Establishment of the Soviet Union as a one-party state
  • 1932
    Implementation of policies leading to the Holodomor famine in Ukraine
  • 1937
    Initiation of the Great Purge, resulting in mass executions and imprisonments
  • 1939
    Signing of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact with Nazi Germany
  • 1940
    Execution of thousands of Polish officers in the Katyn massacre
  • 1955
    The Kremlin was opened to the public as a museum, allowing visitors to explore its rich history
  • 1956
    Violent suppression of the Hungarian Revolution
  • 1968
    Invasion of Czechoslovakia to crush the Prague Spring
  • 1979
    Invasion of Afghanistan, leading to a decade-long war
  • 1986
    Initial downplaying of the severity of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster
  • 1990
    The Kremlin was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, recognizing its cultural significance

Disclaimer: This material is written based on information taken from open sources, including Wikipedia, news media, podcasts, and other public sources.

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