2007-10-16 22:04:46 · 5 answers · asked by scott s 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
The name of Red Square derives not from the colour of the bricks around it, nor from the link between the colour red and Communism. Rather, the name came about because the Russian word красная (krasnaya) can mean either "red" or "beautiful" (the latter meaning is archaic). The word was originally applied (with the meaning "beautiful") to Saint Basil's Cathedral, and was subsequently transferred to the nearby square. It is believed that the square acquired its current name (replacing the older Pozhar) in the 17th century. Several ancient Russian towns, such as Suzdal, Yelets, or Pereslavl-Zalessky, have their main square named Krasnaya ploshchad, namesake of Moscow's Red Square.
2007-10-16 22:22:09 · answer #1 · answered by Lyndsey Rush 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It has looked the same for many years.
Buildings and ground both are well kept preserved and well maintained.
You may call it a historical land mark of greatest significance.
2007-10-17 06:21:37 · answer #2 · answered by minootoo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the main ceremonial part of the city and adjacent to the Kremlin
2007-10-17 12:53:11 · answer #3 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
kremlin palace is there and Red Square is the place which communists started revolution
2007-10-17 05:07:35 · answer #4 · answered by tale 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Blood that ran over from revolt!!!
2007-10-17 05:07:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋