Red Square
Красная площадь · 모스크바
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Red Square1:56
Welcome to Red Square, the iconic beating heart of Moscow and the primary symbol of the Russian state. As we stand in this vast expanse, it is essential to understand that the name 'Red' has nothing to do with communism or the…
Listen in the app2The Resurrection Gate and Kilometer Zero1:23
We begin our entrance through the Resurrection Gate, the traditional gateway to Red Square. The original 17th-century gate was tragically demolished in 1931 to make room for heavy tanks during military parades, but it was…
Listen in the app3The State Historical Museum: Memory in Red Brick1:16
To our left stands the imposing dark red building of the State Historical Museum. Built in the late 19th century by order of Alexander II, its pseudo-Russian architecture was designed to harmonize with the Kremlin walls. …
Listen in the app4GUM: The Cathedral of Commerce1:16
Opposite the Kremlin walls lies the magnificent facade of GUM, the state department store. Opened in 1893 as the 'Upper Trading Rows,' it was a revolutionary design for its time, featuring three long glass-roofed arcades that…
Listen in the app5Lenin’s Mausoleum and the Kremlin Wall Necropolis1:14
In the center of the square, leaning against the Kremlin wall, is the stark, granite stepped pyramid of Lenin’s Mausoleum. Built in 1924 after the death of the leader of the October Revolution, its design was inspired by ancient…
Listen in the app6St. Basil’s Cathedral: A Terrestrial Paradise1:26
At the southern end of the square stands the most famous cultural symbol of Russia: St. Basil’s Cathedral. …
Listen in the app7The Spasskaya Tower and Lobnoye Mesto1:19
Finally, we observe the Spasskaya Tower, the main gate of the Kremlin, and the nearby Lobnoye Mesto. The Spasskaya Tower, with its massive, melodically chiming clock, is the official 'face' of the Kremlin. …
Listen in the app8Red Square1:10
As we conclude our tour of Red Square, we leave a space that has been the silent witness to every triumph and tragedy in the history of the Russian people. We have walked from the gateway of 'Kilometer Zero' to the resting place…
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What is Red Square?
Red Square is a place in 모스크바 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 모스크바 |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 11 min 00 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 55.7542, 37.6200 |
| Last updated |
