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Where Is the Kremlin?

The Kremlin is a fortified complex situated in the center of Moscow. It overlooks the Moskva River to the south, Saint Basil’s Cathedral and Red Square to the east, and Alexander Garden to the west. The defensive fortresses at the centre of many medieval Russian cities were also called Kremlin, which is where the word comes from. The Kremlin is the most renowned of the Russian citadels, featuring five palaces, four cathedrals, and the Kremlin Wall adorned with towers.…