𝕶𝖆𝖟𝖆𝖓 - By Peter

 In 1920, after the Russian SFSR became a part of the Soviet Union, Kazan became the capital of the Tatar ASSR. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Kazan stayed as the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan is renowned for its vibrant mix of Tatar and Russian cultures.The city is situated about 60 km north of the confluence of the Volga and the Kama River. From Kazan it is a one-and-a-half-hour flight 720 km or 450 mi  west to Moscow. Kazan is the capital and largest city of Tatarstan, the semi autonomous republic in European Russia.Kazan is easy to reach by train, as it is a major station stop for several west east trains. Depending on the train, travel from Moscow Kazan Station can be as short as 11 hours. A direct train from St. Petersburg's Moscow Station takes 25 hours.