Red Square, Moscow Region

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Red Square (Russian: Красная площадь, Krasnaya ploşcead) is the most famous square in Moscow. Market separates the Kremlin, the former imperial residence, currently head of the Russian presidency, shopping Kitay-gorod. It is the place from which radiate in all directions, the great streets of Moscow and Russia's roads, as is often considered the center of Moscow and Russia.

Instead of Red Square were the old wooden buildings. They were demolished in 1493, at the orders of Ivan III of Russia, as it constitutes a fire hazard. Released has become the central market area of Moscow, later being used for public ceremonies, proclamations, and sometimes as a place of coronation of the Russian Tsars.

The name "Red Square" comes from the Russian word красная (Krasnaya), which means both "red" and "beautiful", the latter meaning (an archaism) is used to refer to St. Basil's Cathedral next to the name being transferred to the market. Several other cities in Russia have also called Red Square's central square.

During the Soviet era, Red Square maintained its status. Here was the government and here the Soviet military parades were held. Iverskaya Kazan Cathedral and the Chapel with the Resurrection Gates were demolished to create access to heavy military vehicles (both were rebuilt after the fall of the USSR). There were plans to demolish the well known St. Basil's Cathedral. They say that Lazar Kaganovich, director of Moscow's reconstruction plan, drafted a model of Red Square, which was presented to Stalin, and began to explain how the cathedral would be demolished and traffic mess. When he took off the table but the cathedral model, Stalin replied: "Lazar! Put it back. "

The most famous parade through the square were the Red Army in 1941 and 1945. During the first parade, Moscow was in beating the German army artillery, the troops marched straight starting on the front line. The second scroll, 24 June 1945, defeated the German army flags were thrown at the feet of Lenin's Mausoleum.

In 1990, the Kremlin and Red Square were among the first places in the USSR added to UNESCO World Heritage list.

Many celebrities like Shakira, Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd concerts were held in Red Square. Paul McCartney's concert in 2003 had special significance, being the first Beatles concert in Russia, formaaia previously been banned there.

Red Square is the main tourist attraction of Moscow is the city's main square since the 15th century. Visit the market combined with a visit to the Kremlin may take a whole day. In this area there is plenty of historical attractions.

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