The Yelabuga settlement (Tatar: Alabuga shәһәrchege, obsolete: Chertovo gorodishche) is the remains of a fortified settlement on the banks of the Kama River, not far from the city of Yelabuga. It served as a ancestral refuge for one of the local tribes that lived in this area in the second half of the 1st millennium AD. The Citadel and its arc
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The village of Sula, located in the southeast of Tatarstan near Bugulma, was founded in 1740 by the famous scientist Pyotr Rychkov. His son, Vasily Rychkov, is known for having granted free villages to peasants even before the abolition of serfdom. It was with the funds of Vasily Petrovich that the Church of the Epiphany of the Lord (Bogoyavlenskay
The Church of the Life-Giving Trinity in Tankeyevka is a significant object of historical and cultural heritage. Its history goes back several centuries, starting in 1756, when an Orthodox parish was founded in the village of Tankeyevka. In 1859, at the expense of landowner D.N. Bludov, according to the design of the architect K. Ton, a brick chur
Blue Lake in the Republic of Tatarstan, in the urban district of Kazan, is a unique natural system consisting of three unconnected reservoirs: Bolshoye Goluboe, Protochnoe and Maloe Goluboe. These lakes are of karst origin and are oxbow lakes of the Kazanka River. The lakes attract attention with their unusual natural beauty and peculiarities of w
Дворе́ц земледе́льцев (тат. Игенчеләр сарае) — здание в историческом центре Казани, Вахитовском районе. Расположен на Дворцовой площади вблизи северной стены Казанского кремля и набережной Казанки. Штаб-квартира Министерства сельского хозяйства и продовольствия Республики Татарстан, Главного управления ветеринарии, Республиканского агропромыш
Памятник Мусе Джалилю — монументальный комплекс, установленный в 1966 году на площади 1 Мая в Казани в память о Герое Советского Союза, лауреате Ленинской премии — поэте-патриоте Мусе Джалиле, участнике антифашистского подполья, казнённого в нацистской тюрьме в 1944 году. Памятник расположен у южного фасада казанского кремля напротив з
The Kazan Kremlin, also known as Kazan Kirmane in the Tatar language, is not only the oldest part of the city of Kazan, but also an important architectural and historical monument. Including archaeological remains from different periods and the Kremlin complex itself, it reveals the centuries-old history of the city. The Kazan Kremlin has been the
The Monument to the Benefactor, erected in the historical center of Kazan at the foot of the Kazan Kremlin, is a tribute to the memory of the outstanding philanthropist and benefactor - Asgat Galimzyanov. Erected in August 2008, this monument became a symbol of the mercy and kindness that distinguished Galimzyanov in his life. The initiator of the
The nameless tower of the Kazan Kremlin is one of the characteristic defensive structures of this historical complex. Located in the western part of the wall between the Tainitskaya and Preobrazhenskaya towers, this 14-meter high tower stands out for its unique architecture. Built at the turn of the 16th and 17th centuries, this tower is part of t
The Spirit of the Warrior Weapons Museum, located in the historical center of the city in the Kremlin Artillery Court complex, is a valuable source of knowledge about the military history of the region. The museum's exhibition covers the period from ancient times to the era of the Golden Horde, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the history
The Museum of Natural History of Tatarstan, located in the building of the former Junkers School of the 19th century, is an important cultural, scientific and educational center of the region. The museum's exhibition occupies two floors and is presented in twelve halls, where a vast amount of interesting information from various fields of geologica
The Church of St. Nicholas the Ratnoy, built in the second half of the 16th century in the southwestern part of the Kazan Kremlin, is one of the most ancient buildings in the city and an important architectural monument. The building was built from Volga limestone and was named in honor of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. Popularly it received the na
The southwestern tower of the Kazan Kremlin is one of the significant defensive structures built during the 16th century. Its architectural design was developed by masters Ivan Shiryai and Yakov Postnik, and construction took place from 1556 to 1562. This tower has the shape of a cylinder with a height of 17 meters and a diameter of about 9 meters
The Syuyumbike Tower is an iconic watchtower in the Kazan Kremlin, which is an architectural symbol of the city. From its top there is a magnificent view of the Kazanka and Volga rivers, as well as the surrounding area. This tower has several legends about its origin, but there is no scientific basis for them. One of the legends claims that the to
The Museum of the History of Statehood of the Tatar People and the Republic of Tatarstan, located in the Kazan Kremlin, is a significant structural unit of the Kazan Kremlin Museum-Reserve. Located in the historical building of the former Palace Church, it occupies one of the most ancient places in the Kazan Kremlin. This museum is dedicated to th
The Tainitskaya Tower of the Kazan Kremlin is one of the significant objects of the historical complex. Built in the second half of the 16th century on the site of the destroyed Nur-Ali tower, it was originally known as the Nikolskaya Tower, and then was renamed Taynitskaya due to its proximity to the exploded cache - an underground passage to the
The Church of the Holy Great Martyr Paraskeva Pyatnitsa, or Pyatnitskaya Church, is a significant parish church of the Kazan diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church. It is located in close proximity to the Kazan Kremlin and has an ancient history, starting with the construction of a wooden temple in 1566. The wooden church, which was located on the
The Palace of Farmers, or in the Tatar "Igenchelar Sarai", is an impressive structure inscribed in the historical center of the city of Kazan. Located on Palace Square, it became the headquarters of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food of the Republic of Tatarstan and a number of other important organizations. The exterior of the palace is disting
The Irek Mosque in Kazan is one of the most beautiful and impressive mosques in the city, which is an important symbol of the historical and cultural heritage of the region. Construction of the mosque began in 2015, and the first prayer was said on the day of Eid al-Adha in August 2018. The mosque project was developed by the Moscow company "Archi
The Peter and Paul Cathedral in Kazan is one of the most outstanding examples of the Peter the Great style of architecture and is exceptional for Kazan architecture. The history of this church is closely connected with the visit of Kazan by Peter I. During his third visit to the city in 1722, before setting off on the Persian campaign, Peter I sta
The monument to Catherine II's carriage in Kazan was erected in 1990 in honor of the empress's significant visit in 1767. Catherine II visited Kazan in the spring of 1767 during her trip along the Volga, and she stayed in the city for five days, exceeding the length of stay in other cities on the route. During this time, the Empress actively partic
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