Bolgar - the ancient capital of Volga Bolgars, Sept. 29, 2018

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Map of the site
At least 800 year long history (632 - 1431)
History of the excavations and creation of a heritage protected area
A UNESCO heritage site
The Bolgar site lies about 190 km south of Kazan on the right bank of the Volga River:

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Museum of tea drinking - Muzeum pití čaje
Museum of Koran

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