Signification
A famous landmark in Moscow.
Contexte culturel
Red Square is the site of the Mausoleum of Vladimir Lenin. It is a place of silence and respect, though it sits right next to a bustling shopping mall. Every May 9th, the Victory Day Parade takes place here. It is the most important military and patriotic event in the country. GUM (Главный Универсальный Магазин) is a famous department store on the square. It's known for its architecture and its famous Soviet-style ice cream. The 'Zero Kilometer' mark is located just outside the entrance to Red Square. People throw coins over their shoulders for good luck.
Meeting Spot
If meeting someone, specify 'у памятника Жукову' (at the Zhukov monument) or 'у Спасской башни' (at the Spasskaya tower) to avoid getting lost.
Closures
Check the news before going; the square is often closed for rehearsals or official events.
Signification
A famous landmark in Moscow.
Meeting Spot
If meeting someone, specify 'у памятника Жукову' (at the Zhukov monument) or 'у Спасской башни' (at the Spasskaya tower) to avoid getting lost.
Closures
Check the news before going; the square is often closed for rehearsals or official events.
Best View
For the best photo, go at sunrise or late at night when the crowds are gone and the lights are on.
Ice Cream
Eating a GUM ice cream while walking on the square is a quintessential Moscow experience.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct preposition and ending.
Вчера мы гуляли ___ Красн___ площад___.
We use 'на' for location on a square and the prepositional case endings '-ой' and '-и'.
What did the word 'красная' originally mean in the name of the square?
Что раньше значило слово «красная»?
In Old Russian, 'красный' meant beautiful.
Match the Russian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Prepositions and cases change the meaning of the location.
Complete the dialogue.
— Где ты? — Я сейчас ____.
When answering 'Where are you?', use the prepositional case.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Na vs V
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesВчера мы гуляли ___ Красн___ площад___.
We use 'на' for location on a square and the prepositional case endings '-ой' and '-и'.
Что раньше значило слово «красная»?
In Old Russian, 'красный' meant beautiful.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Prepositions and cases change the meaning of the location.
— Где ты? — Я сейчас ____.
When answering 'Where are you?', use the prepositional case.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsNo, the name dates back to the 17th century, long before the Soviet Union. It originally meant 'Beautiful Square.'
In Russian, 'na' is used for open, flat surfaces like squares, islands, and streets.
Yes, it is a public space and free to enter, though security checks are common.
No, they are adjacent. The Kremlin is a fortress with its own entrance and ticket.
Late evening is magical because the buildings are illuminated and there are fewer tourists.
Yes, photography is encouraged, but professional equipment might require a permit.
Lenin is in the Mausoleum, and many other Soviet leaders are buried in the Kremlin Wall Necropolis behind it.
Yes, there is no strict dress code for the square itself, but dress modestly if entering the cathedrals.
It is about 330 meters long and 70 meters wide.
No, the closest stations are Okhotny Ryad, Teatralnaya, and Ploshchad Revolyutsii.
The Kremlin walls and towers (late 15th century) and St. Basil's Cathedral (16th century).
In modern Russian, it only means 'red.' The 'beautiful' meaning is archaic and only survives in fixed expressions.
Yes, there is often free city Wi-Fi available, especially near GUM.
It's the site of the main national countdown and fireworks, though access is often restricted to ticket holders.
Expressions liées
Московский Кремль
similarThe Moscow Kremlin
Храм Василия Блаженного
similarSt. Basil's Cathedral
Лобное место
specialized formPlace of Skulls
Манежная площадь
similarManege Square
