The name "Kremlin" means "fortress inside a city." There are many other kremlins (fortified citadels or castles) in Russia outside of Moscow.
The striking Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed is in Red Square. Better known as Saint Basil's Cathedral, it was built from 1555–61.
Red Square is home to many important buildings, such as the Moscow Kremlin, Saint Basil's Cathedral, Lenin's Mausoleum, Kazan Cathedral, and the State Historical Museum.
Lenin's Mausoleum is the final resting place of the preserved body of the Communist leader Vladimir Lenin. He died in 1924.
The Kremlin and Red Square became a joint World Heritage Site in 1990. The Square has been used for concerts by Linkin Park, Paul McCartney and Red Hot Chili Peppers.
There are many buildings behind the Kremlin Wall. The Federal Assembly (Russia) does not meet at the Kremlin (it meets at the State Duma & Federation Council).
The famous Victory Day Parade celebrates the fall of Nazi Germany. Thousands of military personnel, hundreds of vehicles and dozens of aircraft are usually involved.
Saint Basil's Cathedral has nine domes. Although it shares part of Red Square with the Kremlin, it is not inside the Kremlin's walls or towers.
It is currently free entry to gaze at one of the most important figures in Communism. Millions of people have visited his tomb since 1924.
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