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{{Infobox World Heritage Site| WHS =
Moscow Kremlin and
Red Square, Moscow]| Type = Cultural| Criteria = i, ii, iv, vi| ID = 545| Region = List of World Heritage Sites in Europe| Year = 1990| Session = 14th| Link = http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/545-->
Red Square (,
Krasnaya ploshchad) is the most famous city square in Moscow. The square separates the Moscow 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 radiate from here in all directions, being promoted to major highways outside the city, the Red Square is often considered the central square of Moscow and of all
Russia.
Origin and name
The rich history of Red Square is reflected in many artworks, including paintings by
Vasily Surikov, Konstantin Yuon, and others. The land that Red Square is situated on was originally covered with wooden buildings, but cleared by Ivan III's edict in 1493, as those buildings were dangerously susceptible to fires. The newly-opened area (originally known simply as the
Pozhar, or "burnt-out place") gradually came to serve as
Moscow's primary marketplace. Later, it was also used for various public ceremonies and proclamations, and occasionally as the site of
coronation for Russia's
tsars. The square has been gradually built up since that point, and has been used for official ceremonies by all Russian governments since it was established.
The name of
Red Square derives not from the colour of the
bricks around it, nor from the link between the colour red and
Communism. Rather, the name came about because the Russian word красная (
krasnaya) can mean either "red" or "beautiful" (the latter meaning is archaic). The word was originally applied (with the meaning "beautiful") to Saint Basil's Cathedral, and was subsequently transferred to the nearby square. It is believed that the square acquired its current name (replacing the older
Pozhar) in the
17th century. Several ancient Russian towns, such as Suzdal, Yelets, or
Pereslavl-Zalessky, have their main square named
Krasnaya ploshchad, namesake of Moscow's Red Square.
Recent history
During the Soviet Union era Red Square maintained its significance, becoming the main square in the life of the new state. Besides being the official address of the Soviet government, it was renowned as the location for military parades.
Kazan Cathedral, Moscow and Resurrection Gate and Iverskaya Chapel were demolished to make room for heavy military vehicles driving through the square. There were plans to demolish Moscow's most recognized building, Saint Basil's Cathedral, as well. The legend is that
Lazar Kaganovich, Joseph Stalin's associate and director of the Moscow reconstruction plan, prepared a special model of Red Square, in which the cathedral could be removed, and brought it to Stalin to show how the cathedral was an obstacle for parades and traffic. But when he jerked the cathedral out of the square, Stalin objected with his famous quote: "Lazar! Put it back!" ,
June 24,
1945.
Two of the most significant military parades on Red Square were the one in
1941, when the city was besieged by Germans, and troops were leaving Red Square straight to the front lines, and the
Moscow Victory Parade of 1945, when the banners of defeated
Nazism armies were thrown at the foot of
Lenin's Mausoleum.
On May 28,
1987, a German pilot named
Mathias Rust landed a light aircraft on St Basils' Descent next to Red Square.
In 1990, the Kremlin and Red Square were among the very first sites in the USSR added to
UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Red Square served as a virtual pit stop in The Amazing Race 9.
In recent years, Red Square has served as a venue for high-profile concerts.
Paul McCartney,
Pink Floyd, and many other celebrities performed there. For the New Year 2006 and 2007 celebrations, a skating rink was set up on Red Square. Paul McCartney's performance there was a historic moment for many, as The Beatles were banned in Russia, preventing any live performances there of any of The Beatles, Russia also banned the sales of Beatle records, and this was the first time that a Beatle performed in Russia.
Sights
Each building in Red Square is a legend in its own right. One of these is Lenin's Mausoleum, where the embalmed body of
Vladimir Lenin, the founder of the
Soviet Union is displayed. Nearby is the elaborate bright-domed building of
Saint Basil's Cathedral and also the palaces and cathedrals of Moscow Kremlin. On the eastern side of the square is the Main Universal Store, and next to it the restored
Kazan Cathedral, Moscow. The northern side is occupied by the
State Historical Museum, whose outlines echo those of Kremlin towers. The only sculptured monument on the square is a Monument to Minin and Pozharsky, who helped to clear Moscow from the
Poland invaders in
1612, during the
Times of Trouble. Nearby is the so-called
Lobnoye Mesto, a circular platform where public ceremonies used to take place. The square itself is around 330 meters (1100 feet) long and 70 meters (230 feet) wide.
See also
External links
- Satellite view of Red Square - at WikiMapia
- Red Square history
- Moscow-Life: A guide to Moscow's Red Square
- Visiting Red Square – Useful information for visitors to Red Square and the Kremlin
- Red Square – Red Square in ZXC Virtual Moscow : information, satellite view, photo, panorama
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{{Infobox World Heritage Site| WHS =
Moscow Kremlin and Red Square, Moscow]| Type = Cultural| Criteria = i, ii, iv, vi| ID = 545| Region =
List of World Heritage Sites in Europe| Year = 1990| Session = 14th| Link = http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/545-->
Red Square (,
Krasnaya ploshchad) is the most famous
city square in Moscow. The square separates the Moscow 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 radiate from here in all directions, being promoted to major highways outside the city, the Red Square is often considered the central square of Moscow and of all
Russia.
Origin and name
The rich history of Red Square is reflected in many artworks, including paintings by
Vasily Surikov,
Konstantin Yuon, and others. The land that Red Square is situated on was originally covered with wooden buildings, but cleared by
Ivan III's edict in
1493, as those buildings were dangerously susceptible to fires. The newly-opened area (originally known simply as the
Pozhar, or "burnt-out place") gradually came to serve as
Moscow's primary marketplace. Later, it was also used for various public ceremonies and proclamations, and occasionally as the site of coronation for Russia's
tsars. The square has been gradually built up since that point, and has been used for official ceremonies by all Russian governments since it was established.
The name of
Red Square derives not from the colour of the
bricks around it, nor from the link between the colour red and
Communism. Rather, the name came about because the Russian word красная (
krasnaya) can mean either "red" or "beautiful" (the latter meaning is archaic). The word was originally applied (with the meaning "beautiful") to Saint Basil's Cathedral, and was subsequently transferred to the nearby square. It is believed that the square acquired its current name (replacing the older
Pozhar) in the 17th century. Several ancient Russian towns, such as
Suzdal, Yelets, or
Pereslavl-Zalessky, have their main square named
Krasnaya ploshchad, namesake of Moscow's Red Square.
Recent history
During the
Soviet Union era Red Square maintained its significance, becoming the main square in the life of the new state. Besides being the official address of the Soviet government, it was renowned as the location for military parades. Kazan Cathedral, Moscow and
Resurrection Gate and Iverskaya Chapel were demolished to make room for heavy military vehicles driving through the square. There were plans to demolish Moscow's most recognized building, Saint Basil's Cathedral, as well. The legend is that
Lazar Kaganovich,
Joseph Stalin's associate and director of the Moscow reconstruction plan, prepared a special model of Red Square, in which the cathedral could be removed, and brought it to Stalin to show how the cathedral was an obstacle for parades and traffic. But when he jerked the cathedral out of the square, Stalin objected with his famous quote: "Lazar! Put it back!" , June 24,
1945.
Two of the most significant military parades on Red Square were the one in 1941, when the city was besieged by Germans, and troops were leaving Red Square straight to the front lines, and the
Moscow Victory Parade of 1945, when the banners of defeated Nazism armies were thrown at the foot of Lenin's Mausoleum.
On May 28,
1987, a German pilot named
Mathias Rust landed a light aircraft on St Basils' Descent next to Red Square.
In 1990, the Kremlin and Red Square were among the very first sites in the USSR added to
UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Red Square served as a virtual pit stop in
The Amazing Race 9.
In recent years, Red Square has served as a venue for high-profile concerts. Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd, and many other celebrities performed there. For the New Year 2006 and 2007 celebrations, a skating rink was set up on Red Square. Paul McCartney's performance there was a historic moment for many, as The Beatles were banned in Russia, preventing any live performances there of any of The Beatles, Russia also banned the sales of Beatle records, and this was the first time that a Beatle performed in Russia.
Sights
Each building in Red Square is a legend in its own right. One of these is Lenin's Mausoleum, where the embalmed body of Vladimir Lenin, the founder of the Soviet Union is displayed. Nearby is the elaborate bright-domed building of Saint Basil's Cathedral and also the palaces and cathedrals of
Moscow Kremlin. On the eastern side of the square is the
Main Universal Store, and next to it the restored Kazan Cathedral, Moscow. The northern side is occupied by the
State Historical Museum, whose outlines echo those of
Kremlin towers. The only sculptured monument on the square is a
Monument to Minin and Pozharsky, who helped to clear Moscow from the Poland invaders in 1612, during the
Times of Trouble. Nearby is the so-called Lobnoye Mesto, a circular platform where public ceremonies used to take place. The square itself is around 330 meters (1100 feet) long and 70 meters (230 feet) wide.
See also
External links
- Satellite view of Red Square - at WikiMapia
- Red Square history
- Moscow-Life: A guide to Moscow's Red Square
- Visiting Red Square – Useful information for visitors to Red Square and the Kremlin
- Red Square – Red Square in ZXC Virtual Moscow : information, satellite view, photo, panorama
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id:Lapangan Merahit:Piazza Rossa
he:הכיכר האדומהka:წითელი მოედანიlt:Raudonoji aikštėhu:Vörös térmk:Црвен плоштадnl:Rode Plein
ja:赤の広場no:Den røde plasspl:Plac Czerwony
pt:Praça Vermelharu:Красная площадь
sk:Červené námestiesl:Rdeči trgsr:Црвени трг
fi:Punainen torisv:Röda torgetta:செஞ்சதுக்கம்tr:Kızıl Meydanvi:Quảng trường Đỏ
zh:紅場
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