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Kazan International Festival of Muslim Cinema: Program and Guide
Annual festival showcasing films from Russia, Muslim countries and worldwide. Held in Kazan each September since 2005, celebrating cinema that reflects spiritual…
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Jazz in the Kremlin, Kazan: Summer Music Festival in a Fortress Courtyard
An all-Russian festival of improvisational music held in the Cannon Yard of the Kazan Kremlin every summer. Each evening features a different…
Events & Holidays
Karavon Russian Folklore Festival, Kazan: A Celebration of Russian Village Culture
An annual celebration of Russian folk culture held in May in the village of Nikolskoye, featuring traditional songs, dances, games, and the…
Events & Holidays
City Day of Kazan: Free Street Celebrations Every August 30
Every year on August 30, Kazan celebrates the City Day. Traditionally, many different events are held, combining modern cultural trends and national…
Events & Holidays
Rudolf Nureyev International Ballet Festival, Kazan: Tickets and What to See
An annual classical ballet festival held each May at Kazan's opera house, featuring leading dancers from Russia and abroad performing in a…
Events & Holidays
Feodor Shalyapin International Opera Festival: Tickets, Performances and What to Hear
Annual opera festival held each February since 1982, featuring classical and contemporary opera performances at Kazan's Tatar State Opera and Ballet Theatre.…
Restaurants
Tatarskaya Usadba: Tatar Cuisine and Lake Views in Kazan’s Old Quarter
Elegant Tatar restaurant in a hotel complex overlooking Lake Kaban, serving traditional regional dishes in themed dining rooms and on a summer…
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Na Kryshe Loft Restaurant: Rooftop Dining on Kazan’s Main Street
Rooftop loft restaurant on the fifth floor of Svita Hall shopping mall in central Kazan, serving European, Italian and Mexican cuisine with…
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Rubai: Uzbek and Tatar Cooking in Central Kazan
Authentic Uzbek and Tatar restaurant in central Kazan with pilaf, manty, grilled meat and regional specialities, served in an ornate interior with…
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Dom Chaya: Soviet-Era Tatar Café on Baumana Street
A Soviet-era cafeteria on Baumana Street serving authentic Tatar and Russian cuisine. Simple, no-frills atmosphere with displayed dishes and budget-friendly prices.
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