Qazan

Yesterday was an amazing day, in the morning, i went to the pool, swam, and had a session with my coach. I’m very happy with my swimming results. I have two more sessions with the coach, after which i’ll stop training and swim on my own for fun.

In one of my posts, i wrote that I met someone who lives in another country. Well, it's a girl my age, a bit younger than me. Today, when we were texting, i know which city she is from, and i was shocked.

There is almost no snow left in Kazan, and the temperature is +3°C, even though it's only early february. Usually, this weather comes in mid or late march. Let's see what happens in march and april, i hope there won’t be freezing temperatures

The weather was amazing, there were no clouds in the sky, and the sun was bright and warm. I walked around Kaban Lake, and during the walk, I saw many sportsmen, and everyone was doing their exercises. Also, I met wild ducks swimming peacefully in the lake. Their presence made the walk even more enjoyable, and I couldn't resist stopping to watch them for a while. Definitely, this place is one of my favorites

I woke up early today, around 6 AM, because I had swimming training with my coach. My training started at 7 AM, so I quickly completed my morning routine. Then I went outside and started my car. Even though it was -20 degrees, my car started very easily. I waited about 5–10 minutes to let the car warm up, and then I drove to the swimming pool. The trip from my apartment to the pool takes approximately twenty minutes, so I drove quickly. Another reason I could drive fast is that at such an early hour, there’s never any traffic.

I wrote earlier that I applied for a Schengen visa, and now the results are here. I got a multi-entry visa for 90 days in the Schengen area. This is great news because now I can travel freely to many countries in Europe.

During those days, the city felt truly festive. Bright lights decorated the streets, shop windows were shining with colorful garlands, and a huge Christmas tree stood on the main square. People were walking around, taking photos, and kids were happily sliding down hills and skating on ice rinks.

Now, after some time, the memories are still vivid. New Year in Kazan was warm and cozy, even though the weather felt more like spring. Maybe it was one of the most unusual holidays in recent years.

Tomorrow I will walk around Kaban Lake and take a few pictures of the Kamal Theater

The New Year holidays are almost over, only three days left. Yesterday, I updated the map — now the countries I visited are highlighted.

Hello, friends! A few days ago, I applied for a Schengen visa. I hope everything goes smoothly, and I can go on a new trip soon. I’ll definitely share my impressions when it happens

Today, it got much colder — the temperature dropped to -18 degrees. It’s real winter, just as I expected.

Nothing unusual has been happening these last few days. I’ve started working again after a two-week vacation. The only notable thing is that I bought a GoPro 13 in the standard package. I also got a waterproof case for underwater filming and a small bag.