1. What is the Moscow Kremlin? For the
majority « Kremlin» means the seat of
political power in Russia, the place where
the country is run from. In international
political talk the Kremlin became
synonimous with the Soviet regime and its
policies.
However, originally the Kremlin was a
fortress. Smolensk, Kolomna, Pskov and
Nizhny Novgorod had similar fortifications
protecting the citizens.
Terms and conditions.
The visit to Kremlin is organised in small
groups up to 5 people.
The visit includes an excursion of the
Kremlin grounds, Armoury, the Red
Square and an outside photo session. All
takes about 2h. A lunch at « The Soviet
Canteen » restaurant in GUM building can
be organised, upon demand. The food is
traditional Russian fare, excellent quality
and inexpensive.
Cost : 2-3 people 7200 rubles; 4 peope
8300 rubles; 5 people 9400 rubles.
On Thursdays the Kremlin is closed.

2. One of the Kremlin’s greatest
treasures is the cathedral ensemble
at Sobornaya square.
The beautiful Assumption Cathedral
was the main church of Russian
state for the period of 500 years.
Until the end of the nineteenth
century all the imperial weddings
and coronations were held there.
The cathedral of Archangel Mikhail is
the largest royal necropolis in Russia
housing the graves of all princes and
tzars who died in between 1340 and
1730.
The Annunciation cathedral was
constructed in the 15th century. The
cathedral’s dean was twar’s
confessor even when the capital was
moved to St Petersburg!

3. Czar Bell and Czar Cannon are the other important tourist attractions at Kremlin
grounds. The cannon weighs 2400 pounds or nearly 40 tons! Its barrel is 5,34 meters
long, 120 cm in diameter and 890 mm in caliber! The Czar bell is also huge and weighs
about 200 tons! Both of the items were never used, of course.