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In Kazan, I continued to be amazed by how much Russians go out of their way to help and be hospitable. The owners of a hostel I stayed at gave me much advice for tours, navigating Russian websites and boat timetables, and their thoughts in Kazan, Russia.
Timur:

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Kate:

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I also stayed with some fantastic couchsurf hosts who introduced me to several other Kazan couchsurfers. Aidan, who is in Kazan because his love is here:

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Here is another couchsurfer, Maria’s, take on her city, Kazan:

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