A fortress or fortified area in a Russian city, most famously the government center of Moscow; often refers to Russian government authority itself.
From Russian 'kreml' (fortress), possibly derived from an Old Norse word through medieval trade routes. The Moscow Kremlin became the primary seat of power starting in the 1300s.
The word 'Kremlin' has become code for the Russian government itself—just like saying 'the White House' means American government—because the Moscow Kremlin has been the power center for nearly 700 years!
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