Gorki-9, Presidential residence in Barvikha, Moscow, Russia
Gorki-9 is an official residence in Barvikha near Moscow that serves as a retreat for the President of Russia. The compound sits within a forested estate and combines administrative buildings with private living quarters, all protected by extensive security perimeters.
The estate was developed into a presidential residence during Boris Yeltsin's presidency in the 1990s, after government officials needed a secure base outside the capital. Since then, every Russian president has used the compound as an official retreat.
The residence represents Russian governmental architecture, combining traditional elements with modern administrative requirements in its construction and layout.
The compound is not open to the public and remains under continuous security. Visitors without official clearance cannot enter the grounds, as the estate is reserved exclusively for government use.
Former Russian presidents retain lifetime access rights to this estate and may continue using it even after their terms end. This arrangement creates an ongoing connection between the site and several generations of Russian leadership.
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