Red Square with Dark Clouds and Rainbow Moscow
Red Square with Dark Clouds and Rainbow Moscow Moscow s Red Square is named for the Russian word for red which formerly also meant beautiful The square s vast cobbled expanse is flanked by some of Moscow s most famous tourist attractions including the eastern wall of the Kremlin the spiraling onion domes of St Basil s Cathedral Lenin s tomb the arcades of the GUM department store mall Kazan Cathedral and the State National History Museum and Resurrection Gate Dating from the 15th century during the reign of Ivan III it was initially called Trinity Square Red Square originally served a purpose similar to the ancient Forum Rome a meeting place for the people On occasion the tsar himself addressed the people from a platform on the square The square was the site of frequent Soviet military parades and demonstrations on major national holidays Now Red Square attracts Russian and foreign visitors alike often serving as a venue for rock and pop concerts
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Photo credit: © Bernie Epstein / Alamy / Afripics
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