Colorful Kazan
Resting on the divide between Europe and Asia, the city of Kazan is a melting pot of cultures you might not expect to find in Russia. The city is the capital of the Tatarstan Republic in southwest Russia along the mighty Volga River.
This blend of influences in Kazan means you’ll find mosques and orthodox churches in even measure. The most famous attractions in Kazan tend to relate to religion, be it the Kul Sharif Mosque or the incredible Temple of All Religions.