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Saturday, January 3, 2009

Visiting Kazan


Kazan is one of the rapidly developing Russian cities. It is the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan is located at the confluence of the Volga River, as well as Kazanka River. The city has an old history, as according to the records it was founded in the Middle Ages. It is known, that Kazan was an important trade route, which connected the region with Scandinavia and Iran. Kazan was conquered by Russians in the sixteenth century. Nowadays Volga River cruise is one of the most popular forms of turism in Russia.

Kazan has numerous historical and architectural sights, that’s why the city is included into the World Heritage Site of UNESCO. The city is full of old monasteries, churches and mosques, representing the historical past of the city. Kazan is also famous for its theaters, as well as international festivals held in the city, wich make this city a nice place for a Russia tour. Tourists can find various other attractions in the city, which is really worth visiting. Kazan is full of wonderful hotels, where tourists can have an unforgettable rest. Most of the hotels offer full range of services.

Traveling in Novgorod

Novgorod has become one of the popular tourist Russian tour destinations in Russia. The city is the most ancient one in the whole country. It was founded in the ninth century. Novgorod has always been one of the most important centers of Russia, especially in ancient times. The city was nearly destroyed during the Second World War, but local population managed to preserve the architectural and historical monuments that now are very popular among people who travel to Russia. The city was restored after the war, becoming one of the beautiful ones in the whole country.


Novgorod is a city, where ancient historical monuments were preserved during past centuries. Most of the ancient monuments can be visited and admired, as they are open to the visitors. Wonderful cathedrals are located in the city, which can be regarded as masterpieces of Russian art and architecture and. Each year hundreds of tours to Russia arranged the way that would bring tourists to Novgorod. One of the oldest fortresses in Russia is located in Novgorod. It is the Kremlin of Novgorod, which is the most popular attraction in the city.