Russia is the biggest country in the world. It consists of 85 subjects called areas, republics and regions. I would like to tell you about one of them: Kazan, which I was lucky to visit several months ago.
Kazan is the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan. The city was founded on the bank of the Volga River in 1005. Today, it is one of the biggest cultural, religious and sports centers of Russai.
If you ever decide to visit this place, don’t miss the chance of visiting the Kazan Kremlin, which is the oldest construction in the city. There are a lot of towers and historical monuments on the territory of the Kremlin. But my favorite sight in Kazan is the Kul Sharif Mosque. It is the most beautiful building that I have ever seen!
Another must-see in Kazan is the Temple of All Religions. Unfortunately, you can’t get inside on weekdays. It is open for visitors only on Sundays. But don’t be sorry if you can go there only on weekdays. Enjoy the beauty of the facade. I will impress you, too.
Also Kazan is a sport cit. A lot of international sports events, such as the 2014 World Fencing Championships, the 2015 World Aquatics Championships and many other took place there.
Now Kazan is getting ready to be the host for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
If you would like to relax, go to the Millennium Park. It is a perfect place to escape the city rush and to listen to the sounds of nature. Townspeople and tourists enjoy the trancuility of this peaceful place.
By Daria Gorbacheva
Ural State Pedagogical University
Photograph by exlex via Wikimedia Commons
