RUSSIAN HISTORIC KREMLINS

The Kremlin. is a walled ancient city with impressive buildings representing Stalin and subsequent regimes, but what was so surprising was the centrality of historic orthodox churches within the walls of the Kremlin. ... It is ironic that Lenin's Tomb is directly opposite the Gum Mall, an historic (120 years old) high end three story mall, which is evidence of the new Russia. St. Basil's, Resurrection Gate and the mosaic of Jesus on the Gum are all reminders of the 1000 ...