Once, this space didn’t exist. Today we are standing on \u043f\u043b\u043e\u0449\u0430\u0434\u044c \u041c\u044f\u0441\u043d\u0438\u0446\u043a\u0438\u0435 \u0412\u043e\u0440\u043e\u0442\u0430. It was created after 1934. Before that, there were buildings.
Welcome to \u043f\u043b\u043e\u0449\u0430\u0434\u044c \u041c\u044f\u0441\u043d\u0438\u0446\u043a\u0438\u0435 \u0412\u043e\u0440\u043e\u0442\u0430! It is a square in Moscow. It is located in the Basmanny district. The square sits on the northern section of the Boulevard Ring. It lies between Myasnitskaya Street and Griboedovskaya Square.
From 1934 to 1994, the square was called Kirovskie Vorota. This was because Myasnitskaya Street was renamed Kirov Street. The original name \u043f\u043b\u043e\u0449\u0430\u0434\u044c \u041c\u044f\u0441\u043d\u0438\u0446\u043a\u0438\u0435 \u0412\u043e\u0440\u043e\u0442\u0430 comes from the Myasnitsky gate. It was once part of the White City wall. The wall intersected with Myasnitskaya Street.
In the 16th and 17th centuries, there was a livestock market. It was located in front of the wall.
In 1699, near the gate, Count Alexander Menshikov acquired land. He built stone chambers and a church.
By the mid-18th century, the wall had lost its importance. It was dismantled. The area became known as \u043f\u043b\u043e\u0449\u0430\u0434\u044c \u041c\u044f\u0441\u043d\u0438\u0446\u043a\u0438\u0435 \u0412\u043e\u0440\u043e\u0442\u0430.
After the wall was removed, the area was built up. It was filled with houses and small churches. However, by the end of the 18th century, they were demolished.
In the 1800s, the area became a courtyard with a tavern. Later, several confectionery shops were built. The most popular was the Einem bakery. It was known throughout the country.
In 1907, a passage was created. It cut through one side of the boulevard to the other.
During Stalin’s reconstruction of Moscow in 1934, all buildings were torn down. This included the Church of Flora and Lavra. In 1935, the metro station was built on the site. It was designed by architect Nikolai Kolli. The station was called “Myasnitskie Vorota”. However, the square was renamed Kirovskie Vorota. The metro station was eventually named “Kirovskaya”. The name did not catch on with the people.
In the 1990s, the square’s historical name was restored. The metro station was renamed “Chistye Prudy”.
In 2016, trading pavilions were removed. These changes made the square more open.
\u041f\u043b\u043e\u0449\u0430\u0434\u044c \u041c\u044f\u0441\u043d\u0438\u0446\u043a\u0438\u0435 \u0412\u043e\u0440\u043e\u0442\u0430 has seen many changes. From a fortified gate to a bustling market. From a metro station construction site to a modern open space. The square reflects Moscow’s dynamic history. It continues to evolve.