Grand Kremlin Palace is located on the territory of the Moscow Kremlin. The building of the palace was built 1838-1849 by Russian architects under the supervision of KA Ton. The group of architects were: Richter, Gerasimov, Chichagov Bakarev and Shokhin. Construction of the palace was begun by order of Emperor Nicholas I. The length of the palace is about 125 meters and the height of the palace - 47 meters. In terms of the building of the palace is rectangular, with a large courtyard.

The construction of the Grand Kremlin Palace began simultaneously with the construction of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, charged the same architect Ton. The building of the palace was meant to symbolize the revival of Moscow after the 1812 war. The architecture of the palace was naturally bind with old buildings of the Kremlin. For an example of style Konstantin Ton indicated take an architectural project architect Shtakenshnejdera Kolomna palace, which has not been implemented. So there was a project of the monumental building.

The palace complex was built in addition to the building, included the construction of 16-17 centuries - the Palace of Facets, Tsarina's Golden Chamber, the Terem Palace and the palace church. The main facade of the building is located along the Kremlin embankment. Exterior finish of the building is made in the traditions of Russian architecture. The windows are decorated with double arches and carved frames.

The palace was conceived as a monument to the glory of the Russian army. It equip 5 halls: St. George, Vladimir, Alexander, Catherine and St. Andrew. Rooms are named after the orders of the Russian Empire. Hall decorations couched in the appropriate style name.

St. Andrew's Hall on the orders of Nicholas I was dedicated to the Order of St. Andrew. It is the throne room of the palace and the main Imperial Hall of the Kremlin. The last restoration of the hall was carried out in 1994-1998. St. Andrew's Hall has been restored to its original form.

Alexander Hall is adjacent to St. Andrew. The hall was named in honor of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky. This order was founded by Catherine I in 1725. Hall restored in its original form in 1994-1998.

Vladimir Hall is named in honor of St. Vladimir. The hall is located in the center of the palace and leads to the other rooms of the palace: in St George's Hall in the Palace of Facets in the Terem Palace and other buildings. The hall is lit by a dome. Facing walls of the hall is made of pink marble.

St George's Hall - the gala hall of the palace. Named in honor of the Order of St. George, which was established by Catherine II in 1769. This order was the highest award of the Russian Empire.

In our time, the Kremlin Palace - the ceremonial residence of the President of the Russian Federation. It held public and diplomatic receptions and official ceremonies.