Red Square

American

noun

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

Example Sentences

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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

PRZEMYŚL, Poland—The annual Victory Day parade in Moscow’s Red Square featuring intercontinental ballistic missiles, armored vehicles and goose-stepping soldiers has become the centerpiece of President Vladimir Putin’s decadeslong rule of Russia.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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 Chinese president is one of a reported 27 leaders due to attend Russia's commemorations in Moscow's Red Square.

From BBC • May 8, 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

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