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Moscow Kremlin

Moscow Kremlin

4.8
A walled complex in central Moscow that houses the president and government offices
  • proper noun
translation icon : Kremlin de Moscú
  • Have you visited the Moscow Kremlin during your trip?
  • Museum at the Moscow Kremlin

Examples

  • The Moscow Kremlin is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

  • After the meeting, officials returned to the Moscow Kremlin for further discussions.

  • The president delivered a speech from the Moscow Kremlin to the nation.

  • Thousands of tourists visit the Moscow Kremlin each year to admire its cathedrals and palaces.

  • The Moscow Kremlin is a UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for its stunning architecture and historical significance.

  • Visitors can explore the beautiful cathedrals and palaces within the Moscow Kremlin complex.

  • Each year, thousands of tourists flock to the Moscow Kremlin to witness its grandeur and learn about Russian history.

Synonyms

Kremlin
vsMoscow Kremlin
156 5.3

A walled set of important buildings in Moscow that also means the Russian government

emphasizes the fortified complex as the president's residence and government offices

Surface Forms

Moscow Kremlin main

Morphology

Moscow + Kremlin

The meaning is directly compositional: 'Moscow' names the city and 'Kremlin' denotes the central fortress/government complex, so together they refer to the Kremlin located in Moscow. This place-name follows a common cross-linguistic pattern of [city + landmark] and is immediately interpretable by a B1 learner who knows both constituents.

Etymology

The Moscow Kremlin gets its name from the word Kremlin, a Russian word that means a 'fortress' or 'citadel', a walled place with towers where rulers lived and worked. Because this strong, walled complex sits at the heart of Moscow and is where the country's leaders meet, Moscow Kremlin also stands for the 'Russian government'.