Close Proximity: It Turns Out That Kazan Has Such a Deep Connection with China

How deep is the connection between Kazan and China? Located in the heart of Eurasia, Kazan is an important stop on the Silk Road and the "Tea Road of Ten Thousand Li," and has had a profound connection with China since ancient times. Today, Chinese elements are ubiquitous here.

Kazan Federal University, with its long-standing Chinese studies tradition, houses a Confucius Institute where students' enthusiasm for learning Chinese is soaring. Chinese brand cars are seen on the streets and alleys of Kazan, and locals praise their durability. In the pedestrian streets, Chinese restaurants are bustling with customers. The Republic of Tatarstan, where Kazan is located, imports % of its products from China.

The locals speak fluent Chinese, saying that Chinese elements have permeated every aspect of the life of the people in Kazan.