Chishmyale Kazan

Prospekt Pobedi 78, P.O. Box 173 Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Privolzhsky, Russian Federation

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Tataristan Republic

A travel blog entry by tarabella

... us that night. Crossing over another under construction street we past one of the first hotels in Kazan that was now practically demolished except for the façade. The architecture is absolutely beautiful and such a shame they might pull it all down. We passed the Peter and Paul Church, built to commemorate Peter the Greats visit to Kazan and then turned left down Kremlin street straight towards…you guessed it…the Kremlin. Through the wooden door ...

First real russian city

A travel blog entry by adamz

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... Tartan museum here but found that it was quite small and it only chess displays. Outside though were some glass covered ruins onto which people were throwing coins though I am not sure why. Found some of the local kids and beggars were wandering around on the glass collecting the bigger coins. In this case they didnt even bother waiting for the people who threw the coins to leave. Wandered up the stair to the second part of the museum and while still small at least there were a ...

Friggin freezing!

A travel blog entry by alansdown-allen

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... being more diverse, currently about 47% are Tatar, 43% Russian and the rest are made up of 140 different nationalities! We then went to the central cathedral of assumption at the Kremlin. There were 2 weddings at the cathedral whilst we were there, apparently Friday and Saturday are marriage days here. Can't quite believe the brides walk around in their wedding dresses outside, it's freezing with 5 layers on, can't quite imagine how cold it must be in just a wedding ...

A trip to the heart of Tatarstan - Kazan

A travel blog entry by basselnadim

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Kazan airport is pretty small and can only accommodate a plan in a time. Passengers need to wait for the luggage outside the arrival hall, then to get back for collection. Be prepared to show the tag while claiming your bags.

The trip to Kazan city requires 30-45 minutes by taxi depending on the traffic jam. It is highly advised to book the taxi prior to your departure as taxis are not easy to find nearby. Buses are always available – ...

Kazan (catch up)

A travel blog entry by overlander84

... and thought the same. After being shown some of the city, we meet Timo, Elrina’s roommate; he is about 6’ 8’’, Dutch and studying here in Russia. I like this guy, his English was excellent (as you would expect) and he is very, very good at sarcasm. He offers to cook us dinner, we go buy some food and head back to theirs. I am immediately encouraged to set work on their Hookah, it looks small and cheap but I give it a go ...