The State Kremlin Palace is the mostprestigious and best in Moscow. It was named so in 1992, earlier the building was called the "Kremlin Palace of Congresses". Its address is brief: Moscow, the Kremlin.
There is a Palace in the territory belonging to theresidence of the President of Russia. The hall of the Kremlin Palace is one of the best in the world. Its capacity is six thousand people. Huge dimensions do not suppress, but create a feeling of comfort and balance. The stage area is 450 square meters, it is equipped with all necessary equipment. In addition to the main one there is a Small Hall in the Palace, otherwise it is called the Reception Hall. Most often there are chamber concerts, performances of jazz, classical music performers.
The Kremlin Palace of Congresses has its own restaurant, which can host at a banquet from six hundred to a thousand people, a buffet table can accommodate up to two thousand guests.
The idea of building the building belonged to Khrushchev -the Central Secretary of the Central Committee. It was decided that the Kremlin Palace of Congress should be erected to the 22nd Congress of the Communist Party, which was scheduled for autumn 1961. Prior to this, the Communists gathered at the Bolshoi Theater or in the old Kremlin Palace. Nikita Sergeyevich for the high events agreed only to the Kremlin, no other place did not suit him. It was decided to build a chic Palace, which would be designed specifically for important, crowded events. The place chosen for this is the old Armory Chamber in Empire style, built in the beginning of the XIX century by Yegotov. Prior to this, on this place stood the construction of the court of Tsar Boris Godunov. Near the old Armory Chamber was a whole chain of ancient Russian guns, headed by the Tsar Cannon. All of them were moved towards the Arsenal to French trophy guns.
Before the construction of the site began, archaeological excavations were carried out at this place, which allowed replenishing the story of Moscow.
The best architects took part in the creation of the building project: Shchepetilnikov, Posokhin, Stamo, Mndoyants, Steller. As well as engineers: Kondratyev, Shkolnikov, Lviv, Melik-Arakelyan.
At first, the hall of the Kremlin Palace of Congresses wasdesigned for four thousand seats. In the project, it was divided into three fronts (facade, lobby, meeting room), each involved a certain group of architects. Subsequently, many for this project received the Lenin Prize.
Influenced by Chinese colleagues who are in Beijingrebuilt the Palace of Congresses in ten thousand places, it was decided to expand the building. It was planned to create a room with a capacity of six thousand people. At the same time, designed a banquet hall for 2500 people. The scheme of the Kremlin Palace of Congresses indicates that the newly increased volume was “hidden” under the ground, to a depth of fifteen meters. There were additional floors, where they placed the wardrobe.
Construction continued just sixteenmonths. For such a short time had to complete the task. During the construction, the old officer barracks of the times of Nicholas I were destroyed, while a whole brigade was operating. The grand building required strict discipline and great responsibility. Even for a small misstep, there was a chance of parting with a party card and even freedom. The Kremlin Palace of Congresses was built on state money, they did not spare money for it.
Открытие произошло в октябре 1961 года.A chic party palace impressed everyone with its luxury and grandeur. The facade was decorated with white Ural marble and gold anodized aluminum. The main entrance was crowned with the coat of arms of the USSR, decorated with gilding. Later in the course of history it was replaced with the Russian coat of arms.
Carbakhtinsky red granite, Baku patterned tuff, Koelga marble, and a variety of expensive woods were used for interior decoration.
One of the difficult constructive tasks wasthe fact that the new building had to fit in correctly with the image of the Kremlin. It was decided that the Kremlin Palace of Congresses should be consistent with the building of the Arsenal. To this end, the Palace was deepened 15 meters into the ground, which made it possible to distribute more than eight hundred rooms in the building.
Kremlin Palace - Metropolitanlandmark, which does not need a special broad view. It is located in the heart of Moscow - on the territory of the Kremlin. This makes it quite accessible for visits by tourists and just viewers. It is the State Kremlin Palace that is the main and most prestigious stage in Russia. Here are important events, concerts of the most prominent Russian and world stars.
The largest flow of visitors is always observed on the New Year's holiday, because it is here that the All-Russian Kremlin New Year's tree is held. Entrance to the Kremlin Palace strictly by passes and tickets.
You can enter through Kutafyu tower. There is a checkpoint, as well as luggage storage. The territory of the Kremlin can be reached bypassing the Trinity Bridge, the Trinity Tower and the gate of the same name.
