(12-09-2016, 01:31 AM)Anton wrote: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.Quote:Even though it's outside the main compound, it's my understanding that the cathedral has always been considered part of the Kremlin.
No, Kremlin is what's inside the Kremlin wall, and this cathedral is not considered part of the Kremlin. Likewise, the Lenin mausoleum is neither. The cathedral was built to commemorate the conquest of Qazan, and it is considered to resemble the "Heavenly Jerusalem".
Wow, I've been misinformed all these years. Let me just look around. I've seen it referred to as part of the Kremlin (even though I'm aware that it's outside the walls) for so long I never thought to question it.
Okay, I'm back. Many people refer to it as part of the Kremlin so that must be where I got the idea. Also, I noticed this in Wiki. It doesn't say it's technically part of the Kremlin but it does point out that people see it iconically associated with the Kremlin:
The church has been part of the You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. UNESCO You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. since 1990.You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. It is not actually within the You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view., but often served as a visual You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. for Russia in western media throughout the You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view..You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.
So, I guess it isn't part of the Kremlin. Well... learn something new every day.
Unfortunately, I've never had the chance to see Russia. I made it to eastern Hungary and eastern Germany, but never to Russia.