"Caution: Slippery in winter" Top 5 Page for this destination Kazan' by ozalp

Kazan' Travel Guide: 417 reviews and 698 photos

An Unexpected Trip

I was doing some research for my incoming Budapest trip at the first days of December 2007. Then suddenly I had an opportunity to visit Kazan! In December!! It was -15ºC in the morning during my stay. But I enjoy every single minute of it.
We haven’t had enough snow since 2005 in Istanbul. And for a snow-lover, Kazan is a paradise. Even it hasn’t snowed much; everywhere was covered with snow, and ice, of course.
Kazan is situated near some big rivers and lakes as Volga and Kazanka. Unfortunately –or luckily- both of them was frozen. I’ve never seen a frozen river or lake before. I wish I could have seen them closer, better walk on them.
Maybe next time. :)

Pros and Cons

Pros:Simply beautiful
Cons:No one speaks English

Last visit to Kazan': Dec 2007
Intro Updated Dec 14, 2007
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Reviews (25)

Ziltan Things to Do (12)

This dragonish / snakeish creature is the symbol of Kazan. I heard a story about a hill full of snakes. I’m sure it is... more travel advice

Don't Miss The Old Vehicles Things to Do (12)

I’m very fond of old machinery and old cars. There were many of them in Kazan. I tried to photograph them several times... more travel advice

Ice-Skating Things to Do (12)

In a frozen city, skating must be the most common sport. I haven’t seen people skating over rivers but I’ve been told... more travel advice

Kazan Hermitage Things to Do (12)

The one and only branch of famous Hermitage in Russia, is in Kazan. I hadn’t known that before I went there. Since all... more travel advice

Transportation (1)
Aeroflot
Shopping (3)
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Restaurants (3)
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Local Customs (1)
Christmas Preparations

Nightlife (1)
Live music with good beer
Warnings Or Dangers (3)
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Comments (9)

picek Feb 17, 2011 at 4:03 AM Report Abuse

Nice page, I loved the chocolate tip with Alenka and would like to try one myself :) Very interesting place, this Tatarstan!
hunterV Dec 1, 2010 at 8:03 AM Report Abuse

Thanx for your interesting story!...
revontulet Mar 25, 2009 at 3:05 PM Report Abuse

Very good page&photos&tips... Thanks for sharing, Sibel
Tuna_ank Jul 3, 2008 at 5:46 AM Report Abuse

Güzel fotograflar, güzel bilgiler, elinize saglik.
TheWanderingCamel Apr 15, 2008 at 7:31 PM Report Abuse

Interesting. MrL (my husband) was in Kazan last summer but most of his photos are of the planes in the military museum! You're are much prettier. leyle
alucas Apr 15, 2008 at 3:37 PM Report Abuse

Very interesting page, with good tips and photos.
globetrott Apr 15, 2008 at 3:58 AM Report Abuse

an excellent page and great pics, I hope to go there in summertime !
iaint Jan 3, 2008 at 7:56 AM Report Abuse

looks great (I had to look it up on the map, so I've learned something today!)
Lighthouseman Dec 15, 2007 at 1:45 AM Report Abuse

Great page of Kazan! And pictures too! I hope you had a good time there, hadn't you?