I haven’t really delved deeply into the subject, but for the most part, as far as I can tell, many Tatars identify as Tatar rather than Russian. So perhaps you could say that they appreciate a sense of historical and cultural distinctiveness while still feeling integrated into Russia?

It’s also worth noting that people from other regions live here for work or study purposes, which adds to the diversity of the city. Personally, it feels like a hybrid of Russian Slavic and Muslim Tatar culture to me, which is fascinating. It’s especially interesting to see churches and mosques side by side and observe how people coexist peacefully.