Khan's Mosque

Not many foreigners know that Russian town Kasimov was ruled by pro-Moscow Tatar khans for centuries

I saw that curious mosque in June while exploring the central part of that town. I was alone. It looked really old, somewhat deserted, very different from Islamic places of worship I knew, and even e...

Not many foreigners know that Russian town Kasimov was ruled by pro-Moscow Tatar khans for centuries

I saw that curious mosque in June while exploring the central part of that town. I was alone. It looked really old, somewhat deserted, very different from Islamic places of worship I knew, and even e...

In fact, the state at it - not achti ...

Original Text

We were three - we were with my wife and her girlfriend. During the second half of February. During a pedestrian tour of Kasimov. In fact, our guide said that the Tatar in the city almost didn't stay: just less than h...

In fact, the state at it - not achti ...

Original Text

We were three - we were with my wife and her girlfriend. During the second half of February. During a pedestrian tour of Kasimov. In fact, our guide said that the Tatar in the city almost didn't stay: just less than h...

Object of Kasimovsky Khanst

Original Text

The Khan mosque in Kasimov is a tourist attraction and perhaps is part of the three places of compulsory visit when visiting this cozy provincial town. The mosque is connected with a mass of legends. On ...