Kremlin is the word used to denote the many Russian citadels spread all over the country. Among these, the Kremlin in Moscow is the most famous one of all, and rightfully so. The Moscow Kremlin or simply Kremlin, in short, is located in the heart of the city, on Red Square area. It overlooks the Moskva River to the south, t...

Lenin Mausoleum is the tomb of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin, right in the heart of the country’s capital city of Moscow. It is a location befitting the greatest of the Russian leaders and a communist revolutionary. Inside the mausoleum, Lenin’s embalmed remains lie peacefully inside a specially curated sarcophagus, where vi...

Luzhniki Stadium is not only the largest stadium in Russia but also one of the largest in all of Europe. The country’s national stadium which is located in Moscow is one giant arena for sports and entertainment, with a seating capacity of 81,000. The name ‘Luzhniki’ comes from the Russian word, roughly meaning ‘The Meadows....

The Red Square of Moscow is the lifeline of the city, and the whole country. This is the very center and heart of Moscow, from where all of the city’s important streets spread out like a spider’s web into various ring roads and highways. Red Square separates the former royal citadel and current resident of the Russian presi...

St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow is one of the most iconic artistic structures in Moscow which is also called Pokrovsky Cathedral. It is often said by the locals that the architect of the cathedral was blinded by Ivan to keep its design unique and to avoid replication of the structure. It is also said that earlier the cathed...