Grand Kremlin Palace
The Grand Kremlin Palace (Russian: Большой Кремлёвский дворец, romanized: Bolshoy Kremlyovskiy dvorets)[1] is a building in the Moscow Kremlin. For much of the 19th century, it served as the official residence of the Russian emperor in Moscow. Designed by a team of architects under the management of Konstantin Thon (the architect of the Kremlin Armoury and the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour), the palace was intended to emphasise the greatness of Russian autocracy.
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As of 2024, the Grand Kremlin Palace serves as the official working residence of the president of Russia; it also houses a museum.
Current status[edit]
As of 2023, the Grand Kremlin Palace is the current residence of the Russian president, where official events are held. For example, the inauguration of the President of Russia takes place in The Hall of the Order of St. Andrew. Excursions take place during free time from official events according to requests from organisations addressed to the Head of the Commandant's Office of the Moscow Kremlin. Visitors may see the Faceted Chamber, the premises of the Teremnoy Palace, the Private Half of Their Imperial Majesties, and the ceremonial halls of the orders, except for the Catherine Palace. The tour itinerary also does not include the Emperor's study and the Golden Chamber of Tsaritsyno.[10]
Detail of plaques in Georgievsky Hall
Aleksandr Hall during coronation of Nicholas II, 1896
Chandelier in the Hall of the Order of St. Vladimir
Second tier details characteristic of Russian-Byzantine style
Overview map of Kremlin. Grand Kremlin Palace marked.
"СССР" and emblem of the Soviet Union embedded in the upper arches of the palace during Soviet era
