Red Square

American  

noun

1. a large, open square in central Moscow, adjacent to the Kremlin: site of military parades, Lenin's tomb, and St. Basil's cathedral.

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Example Sentences

The centrepiece of Russia's May 9 celebrations is typically a massive military parade through Red Square in Moscow, presided over by Putin.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Each May, people in Moscow line the streets leading to Red Square to marvel at the tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, multiple-rocket launchers and long-range missiles that are part of the parade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Putin revived the old Soviet practice of parading heavy military hardware in Red Square in 2008 to demonstrate Russia's "growing defence capability".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

But just a few days later, Soviet officials showed up at the main restaurant near Red Square.

From Slate • Nov. 13, 2025

The Fischers enjoyed the amenities of a relatively opulent suite, with two bedrooms and an unobstructed view—across Mokhovaya Street—of the Kremlin, Red Square, and the splendor of the towers of St. Basil’s.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady