Kremlin: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	kreml • kremnik

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Section of the kremlin wall, Pskov city, Russia.

The Kremlin in Kazan, Russia, features white stone walls, towers, and a mix of domed Orthodox churches with blue and gold roofs alongside a large mosque with blue domes and minarets.

The Kremlin in Rostov, Russia, with ornate onion domes and towers rising above trees and colorful houses by the water, under a cloudy sky.

The historical significance of the Kremlin

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