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Red Square is a city square in the centre of Moscow. It is considered by some people to be the centre of all of Russia.

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Its name didn’t come from the red bricks that make up the square, nor from any connection to a type of government.

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Rather, the word "red" in Russian can also mean "beautiful". As the square has grand and beautiful buildings, its appearance is indeed lovely.

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Originally, the square was designed to be a market-place, but it has also been used for other purposes.

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Official ceremonies have taken place there over the years, such as the crowning of tsars in past centuries.

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Around the square, there are several important buildings, such as the Kremlin and St Basil's Cathedral.

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In 1990, Red Square became a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with the Kremlin.

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Red Square is also used for rock concerts these days. Performers such as Paul McCartney, Shakira and the Red Hot Chili Peppers have played there.

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McCartney's band, The Beatles, was not allowed to play in Russia. McCartney, however, was the second Beatle to perform in Russia, after Ringo Starr played there in 1998.

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