暢談世界文化:40 紅場與克林姆林宮 (2/2)

I see. So, it gradually came to serve as Moscow's primary marketplace. I know that it had other functions too, such as being used for various public ceremonies and occasionally as the coronation site for Russia’s tsars. As you can see, it's a very special and important place. On to the Kremlin! The Kremlin is a national sanctuary and a unique creation of world culture. It stands on the left bank of the Moscow River, where it joins the Neglinnaya River. Yes, over there as you said. It used to be built of wood, but again suffered from many fires. They began reconstructing it in 1485, when they built the Tainitsky Tower. So, from then on they used it in the defense of the state. And now, of course it too is made of red brick. Today, as in the old days, the square is always full of people. Numerous groups of tourists from different cities in Russia and overseas come to admire the beauty of these architectural masterpieces. Yes, and me too!