Webcamtaxi takes you to the Republic of Tatarstan (Респу́блика Татарста́н) or Tatarstan, a federal subject of Russia, situated in the southeastern part of European Russia. Positioned at the confluence of the major Volga river with its tributary, Kama River, thus in the network of the trade routes, Tatarstan is economically steady (it is rich in oil and highly industrialised), and culturally diverse, with its jewel being the city of Kazan. Kazan Kremlin is the most famous site in the city, a historic citadel, composed of many monuments, including the 16th-century Annunciation Cathedral and the Söyembikä Tower. Also Kazan is the hub of major events in Russia, such as the Europe-Asia Contemporary Music Festival.
Population: 3.8 million
Capital: Kazan
Other major cities: Naberezhnye Chelny, Nizhnekamsk
Main attractions: Kazan Kremlin, Temple of All Religions (Храм всех религий), Kul Sharif Mosque (Qolşärif Mosque), Victory Park Memorial Complex, Bauman Street (Kazansky Arbat), Agriculture Palace, Cathedral of the Apostles Peter and Paul, the towns of Yelabuga and Bolgar, Sviyazhsk island
Nearest airports: Begishevo Airport (NBC - Аэропорт Бегишево); Kazan International Airport (KZN - Международный аэропорт Казань)
