Let me give you a tour to the city I live in. It is the city of Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan. Tatarstan is one of the many republics in the Russian Federation. It is located in the heart of Russia, 800 kilometers from the country's capital - Moscow.
Kazan, the third largest city was founded in 1005. The territory of Kazan is a region of beautiful forests, rivers and lakes. Kazan's history is closely connected with history of civilisation of the East and the West.
Let's begin from the most important part of the city - the Kremlin.
Kremlin means a fortress, a citadel, a fortified complex housing the official resident of the president (the Republic's president) and several other important institutions of the city.
In the year 2000, Kazan Kremlin was included in the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural heritage.
0There are two languages spoken in the city. Tatar, which is the national language of the republic, and Russian - the country's national language. You will notice that every edifice with a name, the name is written in both languages.
Standing big and tall, this is one of the pillars of the fortress.
One side of the big wall.
One of the entrances.
The Kremlin from afar.
Next time I'll take you inside and show you what and how it looks like.
Note: The pictures are taken from different times. All of the shots personally taken.
Wow - gorgeous shots.
ReplyDeleteAn interesting post. Your photos are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful series you have shared. Thank you for taking us along for a visit. Please come share at http://www.image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2014/12/a-holiday-recipe-for-you.html
ReplyDeleteSo interesting Mari and I learned some new things. Did not know what "kremlin" meant before, although we always see the term. And did not know about the two languages.
ReplyDeleteI would love to visit you and your city one day...
ReplyDeleteIt's very interesting to learn more about the city of Kazan. Didn't know there are two languages used there. Your photos are beautiful. Looking forward to photos from inside :-)
ReplyDeleteWonderful sights!
ReplyDeletelots of interesting stuff and very pretty images. it looks like a very ornate, well cared for area!!!
ReplyDeleteTruly interesting facts about a faraway place. Looking forward to seeing more.
ReplyDeleteYour picture of the Kremlin from a distance looks like a magical kingdom. It is beautiful. I look forward to learning more about it.
ReplyDeletewow, that's impressive!
ReplyDeleteYou have a fascinating blog! Look forward to learning about a very far away place!
ReplyDeleteDearest Mari,
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible architecture Kazan has! The entire Russian Republic has a rich culture and what about the music...
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Mariette
Hello Mariette, Thank you. Music is a great part of the Russian culture.
DeleteThere are several Republics (home to different cultural minorities) in the Russian Federation, which has their own locally developed music that contributes to the whole Russian music.
I will try to post more about it next time.
Extraordinary...both in narrative and your images. I love having bloggers share their little corner of the world like you just did. Thanks for the cultural experience of your 'home' town.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful place !
ReplyDeleteNice to see Moscow from an insider! Yes those city walls are the sign it was a city in historic times:) Thanks for your visit at my blog!
ReplyDeleteHi, thank you for leaving a comment. I just want to mention that this is Kazan Kremlin and not the Kremlin at Moscow.
DeleteThis is a wonderful place to see! Thanks for sharing it. I love the architecture.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this tour! The fortress is really quite impressive!
ReplyDeleteDearest Mari; Oh, thank you very much for the wonderful tour of Kazan♡♡♡ Kremlin is impressive, isn't it♪ Great to have the primps of your country!!!
ReplyDeleteSending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*
It´s like seeing a castle from a fairytale. So beautiful it looks. :)
ReplyDeleteSo many pretty things to see! Thank you for your visit the other day.
ReplyDeleteHave a happy week!
xo Catherine
I've heard of the Kremlin many times, but never really saw it. It's beautiful!
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