Kazan — Where Cultures Collide

Visiting Kazan feels like stepping into two worlds at once — Europe and Asia, Orthodox and Muslim, ancient and modern. It’s Russia, but with a twist. The city is full of life: wide boulevards, colorful mosques, onion-domed churches, Tatar cuisine that will ruin your diet, and a riverfront that glows at sunset. But at the heart of it all stands something truly timeless — the Kazan Kremlin. This isn’t just a fortress. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site that tells the story of a city that’s changed hands, faiths, and empires. Built over the ruins of an old Tatar citadel after Ivan the Terrible conquered Kazan in 1552, the Kremlin still holds both a Russian Orthodox cathedral and a Tatar mosque within its walls — side by side. It’s a symbol. Not just of history, but of coexistence. 📍 Must see: Kul Sharif Mosque, Söyembikä Tower, Annunciation Cathedral 🥟 Must try: echpochmak, chak-chak, and Tatar tea with jam 🚶♂️ Best way to explore: on foot — every corner has a story #postandearn #russia #familytrip #kazan #historicallandmarks