About Kazan, Russia

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.

• City Day: 30 August
• Postal code(s): 420xxx
• Weather: 2°C, Wind W at 11 km/h, 90% Humidity
• Elevation: 60 m (200 ft)
• Federal subject: Tatarstan