Astrakhan: A reflection of Russia's diversity

In this colourful city by the Volga Delta, you can see faces from East and West, North and South, and amity that Russia can be proud of.

It was the end of October. My friend and I were in the Astrakhan Kremlin, which stands on a hill overlooking the Volga Delta, admiring the structure and compound that was originally built in the late 16th century and modified a few times since. As the sun fought the autumn clouds and warmed up the temperature to 18 degrees Celsius and the bells tolled f…