Before leaving Kazan I wanted to try what Italian food looked like this part of the world. I have to say I was very surprised by how good it was. The selection is of course not as large as what you might find in Rome and some of the listed recipes are international, but I would have considered the quality very high even if I was still in Italy. I only tried the pizza pear and
A great place to get a comprehensive view of the general history of this region. If like me you are a foreigner with little previous knowledge of this place, this museum will provide some very important context.
The waiting time was surprisingly short and the food is good, but a bit more expensive than you might expect from a fast food, even though it is a good one. There are very good restaurants nearby for a similar price.
An interesting place to visit. You can definitely see how the brothers who built this temple were moved by a genuine love for spirituality and a genuine ecumenical effort to bring together the different the different cultures, aesthetics and religions that inspired them. Even though sometimes the artwork is a bit off.
A great spot to enjoy the nature in Moscow. The animals in the reservation are well kept and look happy. You can feed them carrots, which you can buy before the tour, enjoy a walk in the park, or rest by the lake.