Kazan Overview
Kazan is a city in southwest Russia, on the banks of the Volga and
Kazanka rivers. The capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, a
semi-autonomous region, it's known for the centuries-old Kazan Kremlin, a
fortified citadel containing museums and sacred sites. Kremlin
landmarks include the tiered Tower of Soyembika, the blue-and-gold domed
Annunciation Cathedral and the vast, colorful Kul Sharif Mosque.
