You will find Kazan, in west-central Russia not far from Moscow, where the Volga and Kama Rivers converge. Kazan is the capital of the State Tatarstan, in the Russian Federation. The port of Kazan and its shipyards is an important water transportation center for Russia. The University of Kazan is the institution where Lenin and Tolstoy studied. Kazan noted for its monasteries, museums, the Islamic University Medrese, and the Islamic mosques, has one of the tallest mosques in Europe.
Kazan is famous for its Opera and Ballet theaters, and international festivals. In Kazan, tourists find museums and art galleries, parks and casinos and the Kazan Kremlin buildings. In Kazan, tourists can enjoy Art museums, libraries with the latest technology, parks, casinos, river cruises the Hippodrome and the Water Park, which is open year round. Some of the nightclubs offer dining, music, dancing and other entertainment and there are cafes, restaurants, bars and many places to shop.
The Kazan airport is about 30km from the city center and buses, taxis, rental cars or trains are available for transportation to the city. Once in Kazan buses, trams, trolleys and walking are the means of transportation. Everyone traveling to Kazan or any part of Russia needs a passport, visa, entry/exit cards, and a travel voucher. Tourists fill out Migration cards at the border and these remain with their passports. Travel agents can provide all the necessary information and copies of forms needed for the trip to Kazan. Travelers carrying copies of personal papers are wise.