Kitay-gorod , also referred to as the
Great Possad in the 16th-17th centuries, is a cultural and historical area within the central part of
Moscow, Russia, defined by the markings of now almost entirely razed fortifications, narrow streets and very densely built cityscape. It is separated from the
Moscow Kremlin by
Red Square. Kitay-gorod does not constitute a district (
raion), as there are no resident voters, thus, municipal elections are not possible. Rather, the territory has been part of
Tverskoy District and is managed directly by
Central Administrative Okrug authorities (since 2003).