Moscow Kremlin
Native name Russian : Моско?вский Кремль
Location in Central Moscow
Location	Moscow , Russia
Coordinates	55°45′6″N 37°37′4″E  /  55.75167°N 37.61778°E  / 55.75167; 37.61778
Area	27.7 hectares (0.277 km 2 )
Built	1482?1495
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Official name: Kremlin and Red Square , Moscow
Type	Cultural
Criteria	i, ii, iv, vi
Designated	1990 (14th session )
Reference no.	545
State Party	Russia
Region	Eastern Europe

The Moscow Kremlin , usually just called the Kremlin , is a fortress in the center of Moscow , where most of the Russian government works. It is on the left bank of the Moskva River and southwest of Red Square .

It is where the President of Russia works and may live. The term "the Kremlin" is often used to mean the Russian government .

The Kremlin and Red Square are a UNESCO World Heritage Site .

Other websites [ change | change source ]

• Moscow Kremlin photo

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