Moscow Kremlin

The Moscow Kremlin (Russian: ?????????? ??????) is the best known kremlin (Russian citadel). It is a historical fortified complex overlooking the Red Square in Moscow, which includes Kremlin Palaces, Kremlin Cathedrals, and the enclosing Kremlin Wall with Kremlin towers. The complex serves as the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the Russian Federation.

Political figures of speech

The name Kremlin has become a metonym used to refer to the government of the Soviet Union (1922-1991) and its highest members (such as general secretaries, premiers, presidents, ministers, and commissars), in the same way the name White House refers to the government of the United States. To some extent, it is still used in reference to the government of the Russian Federation. "Kremlinology" referred to the study of Soviet policies.

Related Topics:
Metonym - Soviet Union - White House - Government of the United States - Russian Federation - Kremlinology

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