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Kazan

The capital of Tatarstan, Kazan, officially bears the title of the “third capital of Russia” due to its rich cultural and historical heritage. This beautiful city on the left bank of the Volga River is noted for its centuries-old religious tolerance.

It is definitely going to strike one’s imagination, as this is the place A _______. The city with more than a 1000-year history is an important cultural hub B ________. Kazan is rated among the fastest-growing tourist destinations, as it hosts more than 1 million tourists annually.

The chief citadel of Tatarstan, the gorgeous Kazan Kremlin, dates back to the times of Ivan the Terrible. It is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage sights. Kazan houses the only Temple of All Religions in Russia, C _______ 16 world religions. The Kazan subway, having only 5 stations, is listed among Guinness World Records D ________. To try it out, a passenger can get from one end to the other in just 10 minutes.

Tatar cuisine deserves special attention. It is rich in traditions E _________ the ancient state of Volga Bulgaria. Generally, the main specialties of Tatar cuisine include meat soups with floury dressings, noodles, and dumplings - necessarily served in broth. Local cuisine has continued to develop under the influence of Muslim peoples F _______, like desserts, Tatars like pastries, nuts, and honey.

1. that originally came from the times of

2. as it has several subway cafés for tourists

3. and home to a lot of outstanding sights

4. bringing together architectural elements of

5. as the shortest metro system in the world

6. and has gained some new dishes into the menu

7. where European and Asian traditions meet