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Kazan

Kazan is the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan and is also considered the Third Capital of Russia, after Moscow and St Petersburg. Famed for its magnificent white stone kremlin, the city makes a perfect weekend trip from Moscow and a base for exploring the rest of Tatarstan.


Basic facts
Name in Russian
Казань
Name in Tatar
Казан (Kazan or Qazan)
Status
Capital of the Republic of Tatarstan
Location
On the confluence of the River Volga and the River Kazanka
Distance
820km east of Moscow
Time Zone
Moscow Time
Population
1,190,850 people (2014)
Founded
1005
First Mentioned
1391
Titles/Awards
Third Capital of Russia
City Day
30 August
Official Website
http://kzn.ru