Kazan's Tupolev Tu-144 display is a rare chance to stand beside the Soviet answer to Concorde. The aircraft's long delta wing, drooping nose, and huge engines make it look less like a museum object than a machine from an alternate future.
The display matters locally because Kazan has deep aircraft-manufacturing roots. It is a quick stop, but a memorable one for anyone interested in Cold War technology, aviation ambition, or the odd beauty of failed prestige projects.