Moscow Kremlin
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.
| Moscow Kremlin | |
|---|---|
| Native name Russian: Моско́вский Кремль | |
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  Location in Central Moscow | |
| Location | Moscow, Russia |
| Coordinates | 55°45′6″N 37°37′4″E |
| Area | 27.7 hectares (0.277 km2) |
| Built | 1482–1495 |
| 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 |
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.
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