Moscow and St. Petersburg Landmarks

Study Notes

Red Square: Central square in Moscow, connecting major streets and highways.
Christ the Saviour Cathedral: A prominent Russian Orthodox cathedral on the Moskva River; second tallest Orthodox church globally.
Saint Basil's Cathedral: Commissioned by Ivan the Terrible; originally white and designed to represent the Kingdom of Heaven; major tourist attraction.
Kremlin: Historical fortress dating back to the 11th century, serves as the seat of Russian state power.
Moscow Metro: Opened in 1935, features one of the earliest underground railway systems in the Soviet Union; originally 11 km with 13 stations.
Lenin Mausoleum: Located in Red Square; serves as the resting place of Vladimir Lenin, whose preserved body has been publicly displayed since 1924.
Bolshoi Theatre: Renowned historic theatre in Moscow, famous for its performances and architectural significance.

Palace Square: Central square of St. Petersburg and former Russian Empire; site of significant historical events like the Bloody Sunday massacre and the October Revolution of 1917.
Winter Palace: Constructed in Baroque style by Peter the Great in St. Petersburg; former residence of the Russian royal family.
Hermitage Museum: Major museum of art and culture located in Saint Petersburg, housing significant collections.
Constantine Palace: Commissioned by Peter the Great as a summer residence; historically used as a hunting lodge by Russian royalty.
Nicholas Palace: Designed by Andreas Stackensneider for the children of Nicholas I; renamed Palace of Labour by the Bolsheviks, leading to alterations in its original design.
Catherine Palace: Originally dedicated to Catherine, wife of Tsar Peter; later dominated by Empress Elizabeth of Russia.
Kazan Cathedral: Russian Orthodox cathedral on Nevsky Prospekt in Saint Petersburg; dedicated to a revered icon in Russia.
Peter and Paul Cathedral: First landmark in St. Petersburg, built between 1712 and 1733; features the tallest Orthodox bell tower in the world, located on Hare Island along the Neva River.