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Watch Kontinental Hockey League game

Participate in the traditional Slavic celebration of Kupala Night, featuring rituals, bonfires, and flower wreaths

Roam sweeping steppes, Tian Shan peaks, and bold skylines of Kazakhstan

Visit Almaty, the former capital and largest city of Kazakhstan. Explore the Central State Museum (showcasing Kazakh history and culture, including the Golden Man archaeological find), ride the cable car to Kok-Tobe Hill (offering panoramic views of the city and the Tian Shan mountains), and stroll through Panfilov Park (home to the colorful Zenkov Cathedral, a wooden Russian Orthodox church built without nails).

Visit Białowieża Forest, one of the last and largest remaining parts of the immense primeval forest that once stretched across the European Plain, known for its biodiversity and European bison.

Stroll forests, medieval castles, and grand boulevards of Belarus

Visit Brest, a port city in western France. Explore the National Maritime Museum (housing historic ships and naval artifacts), stroll along the Rade de Brest (a large natural harbor with scenic views), see the medieval Tour Tanguy (a tower museum showcasing the city's history), and try local Breton specialties like crêpes and cider.

Visit Nur-Sultan (now Astana), the capital of Kazakhstan. Explore the futuristic architecture of the Bayterek Tower (a 97-meter observation tower symbolizing a poplar tree with a golden egg), see the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation (a pyramid-shaped building hosting interfaith conferences), and stroll through Khan Shatyr (a giant transparent tent housing a shopping and entertainment center with an indoor beach).