Red Square is Moscow’s main square, separating the Kremlin, once the Tsar’s residence, from Kitaj-gorod, the merchants’ quarter. The square is considered the very center of Russia since its streets,…
The Moscow Kremlin is a citadel that dates back to medieval times. From 1264 it became the official residence of the princes of Moscow. The Kremlin was renovated several times…
The history of the construction of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour begins on 23rd June 1812 when Napoleon crossed the Niemen River, which marked the border of the Russian…
The Resurrection Gate is one of the most important architectural structures in Moscow. It allows access to the famous Red Square and is flanked by the Iberian Chapel and the…
The Bolshoi Theater (Большίой театр) is the most famous theater in Russia, where ballets, operas and plays are staged. The building was built in 1824 by Andrei Mikhailov to replace the Petrovka theater, which was…