If you find yourself with a bit of spare time and you’re willing to travel 25 miles, take a look at Kazan. This popular place offers up a world of things to keep you engaged. Among your first few stops here should be Kazan Kremlin, Kazan Arena and Kul Sharif Mosque. Yoshkar-Ola is another wonderful option. It’s 60 miles away and has an array of fun things to see and do. Museum of the History of the Gulag, Sapaev Mari State Opera and Ballet Theatre and Mari El National Shketan Drama Theater are just the start.