The Water Sports World Championship is currently held in the city where I live at the moment.
Allow me to point few clarifications regarding what I'm blogging about. I write and post about happenings, culture notes, my personal experiences from interaction with the local folks, the city, architecture, food and other stuff that I think matters.
Very often I mention the word KREMLIN. I would like to point out that in the whole Russian Federation, there is not only one Kremlin, which the world knows about - that one in Moscow. Kremlin in Moscow is the Kremlin of the country. But Kremlin which I often mention is the Kremlin in Kazan - the fortress of Kazan. KAZAN is considered to be the third largest city in Russia in terms of economy. Kazan city is the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan. Here I'd like to share 2 links which can give more details about the city and the Republic.
KAZAN - Lonely Planet
KAZAN official site
I do not want to confuse you with the way the Kremlins look like. So here are pictures.
KAZAN official site
I do not want to confuse you with the way the Kremlins look like. So here are pictures.
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| my picture Kazan |
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| picture credit: internet Moscow |
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| photo credit: internet Moscow |
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| photo credit: internet Kazan |
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| photo credit: internet Moscow |
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| my picture Kazan If you pay closer attention, you'd notice that in Kazan Kremlin, there are two flags. Russian flag and the flag of Tatarstan Republic. |
Thank you for taking interest in my blog. I am very glad to hear from you and I am more than happy to visit your blogs too.
To my previous readers and blogger friends, I am sorry for my long absence. I have been tied up with work and other significant personal stuff. Now I'm back and will be happy to exchange thoughts with you again.
Hello there again ... :)
Glad you are back and thank you for links to sites for more understanding. Great captures with your camera.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! I wondered where you were off to. :)
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you back. I knew there was more than one Kremlin, but I didn't realize they might be so big!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! Glad to see your update! Kazan must e very busy and crowded with all the people visiting for world championship.
ReplyDeleteI always related Kremlin to Moscow before I met your blog. I'm learning new things here :-)
Both Kremlins are gorgeous. I have always admired the architecture of Russia. Thank you for the lesson.
ReplyDeleteI love the pretty blue!
ReplyDeleteHave you lived in Russia your whole life? How has it changed over the years?
Unfortunately I can't answer your 2nd question fully for I have only lived in Russia for three years.
DeleteWelcome back! I love your photos from Kazan. The blue dome building looks like a mosque. Such beautiful architecture.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you back! :D I enjoyed seeing these photos.
ReplyDeleteNice to see you back again, Mari! I had no idea there was more than one Kremlin! Thanks for explaining :)
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