Travel Guide Budget and Itinerary for Kazan, Russia By Joshua Berida On August 04, 2019 In where to stay in Kazan Kazan is the capital of Tatarstan. This city has a storied past because of its importance as a trade route and political center when it was the capital of the Khanate of Kazan. Because of its history, Kazan has a mix of Russian and Oriental culture. Read more