The Kremlin (Russian: Кремль), is a fortified complex in the center of Moscow, Russia. It is the best known of the kremlins (citadels), and includes five palaces, four cathedrals, and the enclosing Kremlin Wall with Kremlin towers. In addition, within this complex is the Grand Kremlin Palace that was formerly the Tsar's Moscow residence. The complex served as the official residence of the Leaders of the Soviet Union and after the Cold War the President of Russia. The Kremlin overlooks Saint Basil's Cathedral and Red Square.
History
World War II[]
In 1942, Hitler attempted to assassinate Joseph Stalin by sending the Thor to attack his private train, but the super-team known as the Invaders arrived in time to prevent Stalin's death returning him to the Kremlin.[1]
Modern Age[]
The Leaders of the Soviet Union learned from the radio at the Kremlin that Doctor Doom caused chaos in the electrical and electronic devices in the United States. The leader was concerned that Doom was not their ally, he feared Doom may attack the Russian technology next.[2]
Magneto traveled to Moscow to meet with the leaders at the Kremlin. This was on his trip to the capital cities of the world to warn the leaders not to threaten Mutants and to disarm their nuclear weapons as they were a threat to his kind.[3]
Celebrations broke out across the planet including Moscow outside the Kremlin after the Silver Surfer saved the world.[4]
Following Kid Omega's threat in Switzerland, various nations such as Russia activated their Sentinel program to defend their nation from the Mutant threat. Various Sentinels stood guard of the Kremlin.[5]
A group of users of Project eScape attacked people at the Kremlin. The Controller tricked users all over the world with real-life weapons to unwittingly wreak havoc on their surroundings.[6]
After the Krakoan ship; Mercury intercepted a splinter group of Russian army, they abducted them in a form of a flying saucer and dropped them off near the Kremlin.[7]Notes
- Kremlin is the Russian word for "fortress", "citadel", or "castle" and refers to any major fortified central complex found in historical Russian cities.
See Also
- 31 appearance(s) of Kremlin
- 3 minor appearance(s) of Kremlin
- 26 mention(s) of Kremlin
- 2 mention(s) in handbook(s) of Kremlin
- 2 image(s) of Kremlin