You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at National Museum of the Republic of Tatarstan, Anatomical Museum, or Alexander Arbuzov and Boris Arbuzov Memorial House. While you're exploring, swing by Bauman Street, V.I. Lenin House Museum, and Anniversary Arch to learn a bit about the area. You can check out the local talent at Kazan State Theater of Young Spectators, Tatar State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre, and Kazan State Circus.