The Kremlin is not only one of the largest architectural monuments in the world, but also the capital of a world power, reflecting the history of the Russian people and their capital city. The edifice houses some of the most valuable treasures in the country in the fields of painting, arts and crafts. This fully illustrated study of the buildings and art treasures of the Kremlin offers Western readers a new perspective on the collection. The authors emphasize the festiveness and grandeur of the Kremlin and attempt to provide a balanced judgement and accurate description of the artwork contained there.