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It’s more than just a giant fortress, however; it’s a microcosm of Russian identity. To call the Kremlin big is like calling ...

Often referred to simply as "The Kremlin," this fortress is located in the center of Moscow, off of the Red Square. It is the most well known of the Kremlins (Russian citadels) and serves as the ...

has been described as a Ukrainian “fortress” because it has never been captured. Now, though, Russian military bloggers confirmed that the Kremlin’s forces have nearly surrounded it and have ...

Built on an ancient site, the Kazan Kremlin dates from the Muslim period of the Golden Horde and the Kazan Khanate. It was conquered by Ivan the Terrible in 1552 and became the Christian See of the ...

This is how the Kremlin portrays modern Russia: as a besieged fortress threatened by the West. In town, at a rundown Soviet era sports stadium, they're re-enacting a battle from World War Two.

Here’s an idea: catch a break from the crowds and experience the must-see Kremlin fortress from the comfort and style of The Ritz-Carlton, Moscow’s O2 Lounge. The socialite setting in the ...

The Kremlin has framed the summit as “one of the international political events of the year” and ordered officials to beautify Kazan, an ancient city with a renowned fortress set above the ...