Situated at the confluence of the Kama and Volga, Russia's two largest rivers, Tatarstan is one of the most cosmopolitan regions of Russia. Representatives of more than a hundred different nationalities live on its territory, the culture and traditions of which are reflected in both the appearance and cultural heritage of the republic. Past and present, Western and Eastern cultures are closely intertwined here. It is this versatility that makes the region particularly interesting for tourists. To facilitate visiting the most important attractions of Tatarstan, the leadership of the republic approved tourist route With beautiful name“Pearl Necklace of Tatarstan”, uniting the so-called Maloe and Big ring. They include dozens of interesting Tatar sights. Here are some of them.

Kazan Kremlin Museum-Reserve

Thus, the most important and famous landmark of Tatarstan and its capital, the glorious city of Kazan, is the Kazan Kremlin. This museum-reserve of federal significance is one of the most important objects of both historical and cultural heritage of Tatarstan. Firstly, because now it is the only such active center of Tatar culture in the world, and secondly because the Kazan Kremlin is the only Tatar fortress in the territory Russian Federation, where the foundations of Tatar urban planning were preserved, which were intertwined with the peculiarities of the architecture of other peoples and cultures, and, above all, Tatar and Russian.

This unique complex with an area of ​​150 thousand square meters. m. located in the center of Kazan. It consists of architectural structures of the 10th-19th centuries, including the famous Kul-Sharif mosque.

Island town Sviyazhsk

Literally 30 km from Kazan there is another important attraction of Tatarstan - Sviyazhsk. This fortress city was built by the army of Ivan the Terrible from wood in 1551 in the shortest possible time - in just four weeks, and was named " New town Sviyazhsky". Like all similar fortified cities, it consisted of a defensive structure and a settlement. In those days, the fortress itself housed two monasteries and 6 more churches, and on the square at the so-called Nativity Gate, the entrance hall of Tsar Ivan the Terrible himself was built. To this day, only two monasteries dating back to the 16th century have survived in Sviyazhsk - Assumption and Ioanno-Predtechensky. Of particular interest to tourists and scientists is the Trinity Church - a unique monument of ancient Russian architecture with a magnificent ancient iconostasis and the Assumption Cathedral, the famous architect of which was the creator of St. Basil's Cathedral, the legendary Postnik Yakovlev.

Great Bulgars

This ancient settlement, a landmark and the most unique value of Tatarstan, is located near the town of Bolgar. Founded in the 10th century, at that time the Bulgar settlement was one of the largest settlements of the Volga Bulgars, and in the 14th century it became the center of the Bulgar region.

Today, the “Great Bulgars” settlement is part of the most important state historical and architectural Tatar museum-reserve. Nowadays it is the most complete reserve of Golden Horde architecture. It includes nine ancient architectural monuments of the 13th-14th centuries and unique epigraphic monuments of the 9th century. And the main attraction of the Bulgar settlement, undoubtedly, is the Cathedral Mosque, dating back to the 13th century. She represents architectural ensemble, which harmoniously combines the luxurious Khan's Palace and the Great Minaret. On the territory of the settlement there is also a Small Minaret with the Khan’s Tomb, where 40 symbolic steps of a spiral staircase lead. Also of interest to the site are the legendary Black Chamber with the Khan's Judgment Seat located in it, the Eastern Mausoleum and the ruins of the White Chamber. It is interesting that in those distant times this building had heating stoves and a water supply system.

Lower Kama

And if, among other attractions, you prefer natural beauty– visit “Lower Kama” – National Park Tatarstan, located in the lower reaches of the Kama. More than 30 thousand hectares of picturesque stepped plain will open to your eyes, the attractions of which are the so-called “Red Hill” with observation deck, and the “Holy Key of Panteleimon the Healer”, and a chain of forest lakes, and the unique landscapes of the Big and Small Forests. Many of the most beautiful places in this National Park Tatarstan were depicted on the canvases of I.I. Shishkin - a famous Russian artist. They are included in walking route“Shishkinsky region”, 65 kilometers long. There are also architectural attractions on the territory of “Lower Kama”. One of them is “Elabuga Settlement”.

Elabuga settlement

This landmark of Tatarstan and a unique monument of Bulgarian culture also has another name - “Devil's Settlement”. In fact, the Elabuga settlement is the remains of a fortified settlement dating back to the 10th-11th centuries. Although the first settlements on the banks of the Toima River, near Elabuga, date back to the 1st millennium BC. e.

Today, here you can see the remains of Ala-Bug - a Bulgar military fortress, built by a Bulgar prince in the 10th century.

Tatarstan is one of the most beautiful independent republics within Russia. On the territory of the republic there are more than 200 interesting places a must-see for tourists. The virgin nature of the republic and the folk color of the local population are amazing.

Ethnic Tatars honor their traditions and are happy to tell visiting guests about them.

It is especially worth noting that Tatarstan is the place with which the lives of many are connected. famous people Russia.

Memorial complex M.I. Tsvetaeva in Elabuga

Several places in the city are associated with the name of Marina Ivanovna. Among them is the house where she lived her last days, combined into a memorial complex with the Portomoynya laundry museum, located in the building of a former laundry, where she went to get spring water (known from the words of M.I. Tsvetaeva’s contemporaries) and a grave at the Peter and Paul Elabuga cemetery with a monument.

Location: Malaya Pokrovskaya street - 20.

House-Museum of I.I. Shishkin at home in Yelabuga

It was in this house, where the museum is located, that the famous Russian artist I.I. was born and spent his youth. Shishkin.

From this house he went to study at a gymnasium in the city of Kazan, and then, without graduating, to the school of painting, sculpture and architecture in Moscow.

At the beginning of the 6th years of the 20th century, a memorial museum of his works was created in his father’s house in Yelabuga, where you can see an exhibition of the artist’s best paintings.

While in the house, the guest feels the unique energy of the author. The furnishings of that time have been restored almost authentically in the rooms and halls. The artist's studio is a must see. By visiting this museum, you will definitely receive indescribable aesthetic pleasure.

Location: Naberezhnaya street - 12.

In 1991, near the artist’s house-museum, a monument to him was erected depicting I.I. Shishkina in full height. The monument closes the Toyminskaya embankment leading to the Shishkinsky ponds in Yelabuga.

A granite monument reflecting the inner world of the legendary man was installed opposite the hotel where V.S. stayed during his tour. Vysotsky.

The monument represents a guitar turning into a bell. This is the work of local sculptor Vladimir Nesterenko, a passionate admirer of V.S. Vysotsky.

It turned out that this is one of the best monuments of the entire creative heritage of the national songwriter, the unsurpassed Hamlet of the 20th century, V.S. Vysotsky.

Location: intersection of Komsomolskaya embankment and Gidrostroiteley street.

The main attraction not only of the capital, but of the entire Tatarstan. It is on this territory that memorable places are combined, demonstrating the flavor of two peoples (Russians and Tatars) and their cultural traditions.

The Tatars have a folk wisdom that says: “Whoever does not know the history of their ancestors does not feel the taste of life.” It is safe to say that these words were spoken specifically about the ancient settlement.

It is here that the spirit of the Tatar people is fully felt. In this place there was one of the first settlements of nomadic Tatars.

Now you can see sights that tell in detail about the life of the people from the day of its inception to our time.

The famous Russian artist of tragic fate and endless talent was from Tatarstan. This was probably the prerequisite for choosing a place to open his museum-gallery.

Collected in an art gallery more than 400 works by the artist made by him in different styles.

The surprising thing is that even after the death of Konstantin Vasiliev, his works radiate warmth and life. The core of the collection consists of personal collections of the artist’s relatives, friends and colleagues.

Location: Kazan, Bauman street - 29.

A memorial house of the great writer was opened in Chistopol. He spent two years of his “war period” there. In memory of him, a museum was organized throughout the entire area of ​​the house where he lived. The items on display are authentic, brought from different places of residence of B.L. Pasternak.

It is worth noting that his family rented only one room in this house. The museum tells about the writer’s childhood and youth. The hall deserves special attention. Where the time and stages of the creation of the great novel “Doctor Zhivago” are told.

When in Chistopol, you should definitely visit this house and feel the energy of the writer’s parental family.

Location: Lenin street - 81.

In the vicinity of Chistopol there is a memorial museum of the Tatar writer G. Iskhaki. In this museum you can get acquainted not only with the work of the playwright and publicist, but also with the history of his ancestral village. You can also get an idea of ​​the way of life of the Tatar people at the turn of the 19th-20th centuries.

It was in this house, in the old days, that the best confectionery and grocery store were located. For a long time, the home of the richest man in the city was the place where the best sweets were sold. The architecture of the house attracts the attention of tourists. Now on its first floor you can buy souvenirs with the symbols of the city.

Location: Chistopol, K. Marx street - 31.

In any city there is a place where newlyweds leave symbolic keys or locks to their hearts. There is a similar place in quiet Almetyevsk.

Newlyweds of the city perform this tradition at the beginning of a cascade of ponds located in the city center. The history of this place, fascinating to the eye, begins from the moment when an initiative group consisting of employees of an oil company decided to improve the wetlands of the city.

The first ponds were landscaped in 2003. In parallel with the work on the ponds, a recreation area for the townspeople was being formed.

Today here you can see a large cascade of ponds along the banks, with bridges, bicycle paths, benches and so on.

The main mosque of Tatarstan and the city of Kazan is considered one of the largest. It was built according to a special project "revival of the mosque". It can accommodate more than one and a half thousand people. The square in front of it accommodates about ten thousand people.

Location: Sheinkman Avenue.

On the square in front of the Kazan Kremlin there is a monument to the Tatar poet, glorifying his people, Musa Jalil.

The poet began to be honored in his homeland many years after his death. Only a few notebooks with his talented poems have survived. The monument was erected in the year of its 60th anniversary, which fell in 1966.

The Bugulma Theater traces its history back to the end of the 18th century. For the first three decades it was an amateur theater or circle.

During the war years it was led by N.A. Olshevskaya (mother of A.V. Batalov). It was here that Alexey Vladimirovich began his artistic career while still a teenager. Subsequently, the theater was named after A.V. Batalova.

A cozy small hall and a talented troupe of young artists make you want to watch all the performances here.

Location: Lenin street - 28.

It was here, in the city of Bugulma, during civil war Czech writer Jaroslav Hasek served as an assistant in the commandant's office.

Today here you can see his literary heritage: collected works in different languages, many collections of stories and their reprints, archival documentation of the writer.

The museum occupies the entire building of the former commandant's office and includes three halls and... a memorial room with items that may have belonged to the writer and his contemporaries.

Location: Sovetskaya street - 67.

The monument is installed on the Bagulma platform. The composition is rotated so that one side points to Prague, and the other to Moscow. Mention of the soldier Schweik can be found in the work of the same name by J. Hasek.

Favorite walking place local residents. The park has very good children's infrastructure. The benches belonging to the recreation area are cleverly located in the shade. There is also a beautiful fountain with a variety of educational figures.

Location: Gabdulla Tukay street - 31.

Tatarstan is one of the most “balanced” regions of Russia in terms of attractions. It contains a variety of museums, architectural and natural monuments, relics emphasizing the national flavor of local peoples, and rarities of an international scale. There is no less choice in terms of historical periods than in terms of topics.

The republic pays a lot of attention to preserving traditions. Attracting tourists is an important direction in the policy of Tatarstan. If we add to this the developed infrastructure and modern service, it becomes clear that traveling around the area is pleasant and interesting. Don't just focus on big cities. Outskirts and small settlements there is also something to offer guests.

The most interesting and beautiful places in Tatarstan

List, photos with names and descriptions of popular attractions in the region!

1. Kazan Kremlin

Built in the X-XVI centuries. The total area of ​​the territory is 15 hectares. The complex consists of historical, architectural and cultural monuments. The towers and walls have undergone changes when compared with the original building: even during restorations, changes were made. Among the main attractions are: the white palace church, presidential palace, Kul-Sharif mosque, Cannon Yard complex and others. Now it is the residence of the President of the Republic.

2. Sviyazhsk

Historical settlement founded in 1551. Located on the island. Currently it has the status of a village. All kinds of attractions are collected here, including four monasteries and a monument to the victims of political repression. The Assumption Cathedral is protected by UNESCO. These places have good tourism prospects. There are enough local valuables and rarities for a full-fledged museum.

3. Reserve "Bulgar Settlement"

The year of foundation is 1969. The buildings collected here date back to the X-XIII centuries. Some belong to the Golden Horde, others to Volga Bulgaria. Some of the buildings have a religious purpose, and some have a commercial purpose. The Cathedral Mosque is the decoration of the Bulgar. There are two mausoleums nearby, and a little further away there is a small minaret. In the center of the settlement, researchers found the khan's baths. In the interior decoration you can see the handwriting and style of that time.

4. Devil's settlement in Yelabuga

The approximate time of construction is the 10th century. Initially, it served as a fortification redoubt for the local tribe. In 1867, the building underwent major reconstruction. By its beginning, it was almost completely destroyed by locals or time. The remaining relatively intact tower was restored on the old foundation and covered with iron. At the same time, windows appeared in the upper half.

5. National Museum of the Republic of Tatarstan

Opened in 1894. The fixed assets exceed half a million exhibition items. Archaeology, numismatics, rare books, negatives, jewelry, weapons, natural history - there is a place for a lot of things here. Collections related to local color are considered especially valuable: for example, the Bulgarian collection of Likhachev. Besides permanent exhibition, temporary exhibitions are held.

6. Old Tatar Sloboda

Located in the central part of Kazan. Its heart is Yunusovskaya Square. The architectural ensemble mostly consists of houses of the city's nobility. The complex is complemented by public buildings, mosques, hotels and even a church. There is a market market on the territory of the settlement, and there are also operating industrial enterprises. Some buildings have changed their purpose, while others remain unchanged in all respects.

7. Al-Marjani Mosque

Built in the mid-18th century in Baroque style. Its construction was the beginning of the monarchs’ acceptance of Russia as a multi-religious state. Named after the imam, who served there for almost forty years. The gravestone of Muhammad Gali Bey is the main relic here. All kinds of events of the Muslim community related to traditions and rituals are held on the territory of the mosque.

8. Temple of all religions

Located in the village of Staroye Arakchino. Construction stretched from 1992 to 2013. This place is not religious in the full sense of the word. Rather, it is a monument to various world faiths. Rituals and services are not held here, the building is not consecrated and is not recognized by any religion. This does not prevent it from being a popular attraction both because of the idea and the architecture.

9. Raifa Bogoroditsky Monastery

It was first mentioned in chronicles in 1613. A hermitage was founded near Kazan. At first the monastery was entirely wooden; after a big fire, reconstruction took place, and stone parts began to appear with each new repair or reconstruction. After the revolution, the monastery was closed. The revival took place in 1991. There are several temples on the premises, as well as a boys' shelter.

10. Volzhsko-Kama Nature Reserve

Founded in 1960. The total area exceeds ten thousand hectares. The purpose of its creation is to preserve the unique ecological systems of the middle Volga region. As part of the project, researchers are engaged in maintaining the natural environment, restoring natural complexes, educational work and so on. There is a Museum of Nature and an arboretum on the territory. There are special observation areas along the entire perimeter.

11. Natural monument “Dolgaya Polyana”

Year of creation - 2000. Territory area - almost four hundred hectares. The Molostov estate is the central part of this natural and historical monument. It is surrounded by all kinds of gardens and park areas. Here you can get acquainted with the life and traditions of the Tatar people. Within excursion tour There is a national lunch option. The color of nature meets customs and antiquities in one place.

12. Blue Lakes

A natural reserve on the outskirts of Kazan and adjacent areas. The area is 1910 hectares. It contains lakes of the same name. There are three reservoirs in total, they are not connected to each other: Big Blue, Flowing, Small Blue. The lakes are fed by groundwater; there are no land tributaries. Common trees in the area are birch, aspen, and pine. There are about a hundred plant species in total, and there are even fewer animal species, but there are some rare ones.

13. House-Museum of Ivan Shishkin (Elabuga)

Dedicated to the work and life of an outstanding artist. He comes from these places, and the house itself belonged to his family - poor merchants. The main exhibition is displayed on both floors of the museum. The atmosphere of those years has been recreated. Some of Shishkin's original works, both painting and graphics, are collected in two halls. His office looks authentic; in the living room there are many of the master’s personal belongings.

14. Elabuga local history complex

It has spacious halls with different themes of exhibitions. Much attention is paid to the history of the city and the features of these places. The furnishings and decoration of houses from different time periods have been recreated. Interactive materials and new technologies help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere. Even a model of Yelabuga was built with respect to scale and small details. The complex includes a living area and a gift shop.

15. Bread Museum in Bolgar

Opened in 2012. Tells the history of farming and bread baking in Tatarstan. The exhibitions repeat the decoration of the main buildings for these types of work: mills, bakeries, estates, forges and others. The stands display original items, some of which were found during excavations. Visitors can try on the images of workers. One of the parts of the exhibition is the traditions and rituals of the Sabantuy holiday.

16. Mount Chatyr-Tau

Located on the territory of the reserve of the same name. Height is more than 321 meters. Although many consider Chatyr-Tau a ridge, this is not so. Origin comes to the fore. The mountain was formed due to erosion, so it is a remnant. Animal world not rich, but there are representatives of species with a small distribution halo. Wide slopes and other terrain features attract paragliders.

17. Lake Kara-Kul

Located on the right bank of the Yarak-Churminka River. The reservoir is endorheic. The food is underground. Its average depth is 8 meters, the most deep point is located 18 meters from the surface of the water. There are a lot of fish, without rare species. Although the name is translated from Tatar as “Black”, the water in it does not have a characteristic color. In the past, there was a dense forest on the shore, and its reflection made the surface dark and gloomy.

18. Yuryevskaya Cave

First explored in 1953. Length - approximately a thousand meters. Half of the cave is available for inspection. There is only one entrance. Gypsum was mined nearby in the past. The cave did not always have such output characteristics and they are likely to change. To open new halls, it was even necessary to carry out full-scale excavations. Other natural objects of this level are closed to outsiders and tourists.

19. Open-air museum “Tatar avyly”

Houses and buildings that characterize local peculiarities. This concerns the national issue, traditions, and crafts characteristic of this region. Tourists can attend master classes, feed and pet animals in a small petting zoo, and examine the entire exhibition in detail, both with and without a guide. It also hosts holidays and custom events.

20. Memorial complex of Gabdulla Tukay

Opened in the village of New Kyrlay in 1976, before that it operated on a voluntary basis at the school. Dedicated to the life and work of the outstanding Tatar poet. The estate itself is two-story. There are six halls inside where exhibits are displayed: original things, documents, publications, etc. Here we are talking not only about Tukai, but also about his native land, fellow countrymen, and the peculiarities of the time.

21. St. Nicholas Cathedral in Chistopol

Built in 1838. The five-domed cathedral is a typical representative of the classical style. During the Soviet period, it was closed, then opened, then changed its purpose, even managing to be a warehouse. In 1990 it was returned to the church. Reconstruction has begun. During the work, small details and early descriptions of the monastery were taken into account. Thanks to this approach, it was possible to do almost no changes and return the cathedral to its original appearance.

22. Kazan Bogoroditsky Monastery

Founded in 1579. Initially, as a female one, it has now been reclassified as a male one. After the revolution, a period of decline began: the territory was divided into parts and given over to a variety of needs. Structures and buildings were returned to the ownership of the Russian Orthodox Church not immediately, but in stages. Only in 2005 were the monks able to occupy cells here. The main relic is the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, which is associated with many legends.

23. Bilyar settlement

Located on the territory of the village of the same name. It is part of the reserve. This site was once a successful trading city. The excavations here have now been completed. There are information signs throughout the area with historical information and explanations for visitors. A little further there is a museum where artifacts found by researchers are collected.

24. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Kazan

Founded in the first half of the 18th century in the Russian Baroque style. The monastery was visited by all the rulers of the country, from Catherine to Nicholas II. The bell tower was built nearby as a separate building. There is also a clergy house nearby. The cathedral survived a series of fires, restorations and reconstructions. The last one is dated 1989. There are a lot of relics: these are icons and particles of the relics of saints.

25. Kremlin embankment

Completion of construction - 2015. Located in Kazan. It is exclusively pedestrian. It is used not only for walks by local residents and tourists, but also for holding events. Thus, the embankment became an observation deck during competitions and major events. Nearby are restaurants, cafes, shops and so on. The entrances and approaches to this area are very convenient.

26. Palace of Farmers

Located in the historical center of Kazan. Construction was completed in 2010. Perfectly fits into the architecture palace square, although controversy is due to it appearance don't subside. It has domes, columns, carved windows. Full compliance with bozar style. At night it is illuminated with colorful lights. IN this moment departments, ministries and organizations sponsored by them are based in the palace.

27. Bauman Street

Located in the historical center of Kazan. Completely pedestrian. Total length- 1885 meters. It began to take on its current form in the early 90s. The street is a place for walking, trading, and public events. Cafes and restaurants, souvenir shops and more high-status boutiques are built here. From here it is close to many other city attractions.

28. Victory Park in Kazan

Founded in the 70s of the last century. The total area is approximately 50 hectares. At the very beginning there were only swampy lands here. They were planted with trees and shrubs, and the number of seedlings, 1418, was not chosen by chance: the war went on for so many days and nights. The memorial was built in 1995. The complex includes: an eternal flame, a stele, memorial plaques, monuments and numerous alleys. The park is suitable for parades.

29. Nizhnekamsk Cathedral Mosque

Built in 1996. Located in Nizhnekamsk. The mosque has four minarets. In addition to prayers and related rituals, the building is used for other purposes. The second important function is education. Therefore, there is a public center nearby, there is a library, and there is also a hotel. The contours of the mosque are not entirely typical: this was done to harmonize with the surrounding modern residential buildings.

30. National Park "Nizhnyaya Kama"

Founded in 1991. The area exceeds 265 square kilometers. Located in the Kama Valley. The purpose of the creation is to preserve and restore unique local climatic zones. The flora and fauna are diverse, this is explained by the fact that the park is located at the intersection of three climatic zones. The place is popular among lovers of eco-tourism. Several interesting permanent routes have been developed.

On the entire planet there is no other example of a region in which East and West meet so harmoniously, where Christianity and Islam coexist so peacefully. The uniqueness and richness of spiritual and material culture The republic is the property not only of our country, but of all humanity.

Information about Tatarstan

Tatarstan is located in the eastern part of the Russian Plain at the confluence of the Kama and Volga. The total area is almost 68 thousand kilometers. The territory of the republic is characterized by a flat terrain with small hills. The population is approximately 3,900,000 inhabitants, which allows Tatarstan to occupy 8th place among the constituent entities of the Russian Federation.

Kazan- the capital of the republic, repeatedly ranked among the best tourist destinations among Russian cities. Not only the capital, but also other cities, villages and natural sites of the republic are of great interest.

Story

Tatarstan has a centuries-old history going back to ancient times. Volga Bulgaria- one of the first states of Eastern Europe, which arose from the merger of two large rivers- Volga and Kama. It developed in the 8th-9th centuries on the basis of Turkic tribes that moved to the lands east of the Volga. The first written source about the land of the Bulgars is the record of the Persian scientist Ibn Rust, who in his encyclopedia “Dear Values” indicated the boundaries of the settlement of this people.

In the 10th century, the young power fell into vassalage of the Khazar Khaganate, but later freed itself and became an independent state. At the beginning of the 10th century, the state religion of Volga Bulgaria became Islam, which determined the close ties of the young power with the East. The Bulgar state was distinguished by the development of material and spiritual culture.

In the 13th century, Volga Bulgaria fell under the aggressive campaigns of the Mongols and became part of the Golden Horde, in which the Bulgars became one of the state-forming ethnic groups. During the collapse of the Golden Horde, the Bulgars, who adopted a new name "Tatars", were able to ensure the isolation of the territory of the former Bulgaria. The new state was named the Kazan Khanate with its capital in.

From the middle of the 15th century, for 100 years there were constant conflicts between the Moscow Principality and the Kazan Khanate.

The conflicts ended during the reign of Ivan the Terrible, who in 1552 organized a campaign aimed at conquering Kazan. With the help of military-technical superiority, Russian troops were able to capture and almost completely destroy Kazan. The history of the independent Kazan Khanate ended, and it became into the Russian state, although for another 150 years it was considered a formally independent Kazan kingdom.

In 1708, during the administrative reform carried out by Peter, it was organized Kazan province, the territory of which has been constantly changing for 200 years. At this time, the lands of the province were gradually populated by Russians and other Christian settlers, as a result of which a multinational composition of the inhabitants of the region emerged.

In 1920 the province was transformed into Tatar Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic within the RSFSR. Since 1990 - Republic of Tatarstan. According to the current constitution of Russia, it is a subject of the Russian Federation and is a national state entity.

How to get there?

The favorable location of Tatarstan, its economic and political significance allows the region to have developed transport system , connecting the republic with the outside world.

The fastest way to get to Tatarstan is to use. international Airport Kazan is located several tens of kilometers from the city and receives internal and international flights. It was opened especially for the Universiade 2013 new terminal air terminal. You can get from the airport to the city using bus routes and trains.

Also airports And airfields available in cities:

1. Bugulma;
2. Begishevo;
3. Chistopol;
4. Menzelinsk.

Buy plane tickets using a convenient search form. Enter information about cities of departure and arrival, departure date And number of passengers.

There are 2 in Kazan railway stations - Kazan-1 And Kazan-2 receiving trains long distance and suburban routes.

A federal highway passes through the republic "Volga", connecting Tatarstan both with the capital and with the Ural region. In addition, there are several highways of federal and regional significance connecting Kazan and other big cities Tatarstan with surrounding regions and republics. Well developed bus service.

The most romantic way to get to Tatarstan is to use water transport . Spring-summer navigation is carried out on the main waterways of the region: the Volga, Vyatka, Kama and the Belaya River. The Kazan River Station operates in the capital of the republic, receiving both intercity ship routes and carrying out regional transportation.

Main attractions - photos and descriptions

Learning something new and unusual, getting fresh impressions is one of the basic needs of a modern cultured person. Tatarstan is ready to surprise and satisfy the interest of the most avid and advanced tourist. Sights for every taste will find their connoisseur in almost every corner of the republic.

Natural resources

Of course, one cannot expect the harsh beauty of the mountains or bright tropical colors from the nature of Tatarstan. However, lovers of the so-called "quiet beauty" will not be disappointed by the nature of the region.

Cathedrals, mosques and monasteries

Tatarstan is not only historically main Islamic region Russia, but also important center of Orthodoxy. Religious buildings of two peacefully neighboring religions are of great interest to tourists and pilgrims, among them the following can be noted:

One of the oldest Orthodox monasteries in the Republic of Tatarstan - Raifa Bogoroditsky Monastery. It is located several tens of kilometers from Kazan in a northwestern direction. Founded in 1613 by the hermit monk Philaret, who retired to a secluded cell, around which a monastery later grew, finally approved in 1661 by Metropolitan Lawrence.

As in most Russian monasteries, the complex of its buildings was built in different eras and combines several architectural styles:

• Old Russian architecture;
• Baroque;
• Classicism;
• Neo-Russian style.

The main shrine of the monastery is an exact list Georgian icon of the Mother of God.

1. Kazan Bogoroditsky Monastery is located in the city center on Bolshaya Krasnaya Street. It is based on the site of the discovery of the miraculous Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, with the original of which Pozharsky’s people’s militia liberated Moscow from the Polish invaders in 1612. The original icon was kept in this monastery until it was stolen and destroyed in 1904. The monastery suffered greatly during the Soviet era, but is now gradually being revived.

In 2016, a solemn consecration of the restoration site of the Cathedral of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God took place.



Kul Sharif Mosque, opened in 2005, is a relatively new architectural structure for Kazan. It was erected on the territory of the Kazan Kremlin on the site of the main mosque of the Kazan Khanate destroyed by the troops of Ivan the Terrible.

Kul-Sharif cannot be called a traditional Tatar mosque; it was built in a typical turkish style Friday mosque. Nevertheless, the richness of its external and internal decoration, central location and impressive size make it one of the most visited and interesting temples for tourists in Kazan.

2. Among the many Kazan mosques built in the 19th century, the one that stands out is Azimov Mosque, erected at the expense of the merchant Azimov. The nobility of the decoration, the lightness and elegance of the design allow us to call it one of the masterpieces of Tatar religious architecture. The temple is located in the former Staro-Tatar settlement, on Fatkullina Street.

Kazan has one of the best examples of the Russian Baroque style in all of Russia. The temple, unique in its external decoration, was completed in 1726. In the external appearance of the temple, oriental motifs characteristic of the former Kazan Khanate are clearly visible.



The cathedral is the fruit of joint creativity of Kazan, Moscow and, probably, Florentine architects. It was erected at the expense of the Kazan merchant Miklyaev and is located in the city center, on Musa Jalil Street.

Epiphany Cathedral in Kazan is not so well known to tourists. But its bell tower is one of the symbols of the capital of the republic.

The swift and light silhouette of the building, built in the neo-Russian style, is one of the hallmarks of Kazan.

The cathedral itself was completed in the mid-18th century, the bell tower was built in 1897. For a long time it was the most tall building cities.

Gardens and parks

In Kazan alone, gardens and parks occupy the territory more than 600 hectares. Both regular and landscaped parks are represented.

Victory Memorial Park in Kazan is located in the north of the city, in the Novo-Savinovsky district. The territory began to be improved in the mid-seventies, the construction of the memorial complex was completed in time for the celebration of the Victory anniversary in 1995. An exhibition was organized in the park military equipment World War II and later. The territory of the park is also decorated with the Victory Stele, more than 40 meters high.



Kazan Millennium Park together with the adjacent lake Nizhny Kaban form a single complex for a quiet family vacation in the very center of the city.

One of the youngest parks in Kazan has already gained popularity among newlyweds for its picturesqueness.

Also worth noting Black Lake Park, which is located in the city center near the Kremlin. Popular place for city holidays and events. The decoration of the park is the lake of the same name.

Architectural buildings

Preserved historical Center Kazan one of the largest in Russia. In size it is second only to the centers of the two capitals. Many regional towns have preserved the regular buildings of the 19th century, which are of great interest to architecture lovers.



Kazan Kremlin this is the main pride of Kazan and its main attraction. The white-stone fortress was founded in the mid-16th century by architects Postnik Yakovlev and Ivan Shiryai on the site where the Khan's fortress was destroyed during the assault.

Unfortunately, not all the Kremlin towers have survived, but 8 of them, including the famous falling one Tower Syuyumbike, still decorate the fortress. On the territory of the complex there are many buildings from different times. The most interesting of them:

1. Blagoveshchensky cathedral;
2. Kul Sharif Mosque;
3. Junker School.

Within the walls of the fortress are open several museums. The territory of the Kremlin is the object of archaeological excavations.

The Kazan Kremlin complex has been on the List since 2000 World Heritage UNESCO.

Bauman Street- the second most popular place among tourists in Kazan. This pedestrian street is one of the oldest in the city.



There are numerous museums, Exhibitions And architectural monuments , For example:

• National Bank;
• Hotel Shalyapin;
• Hotel "Kazan";
• Bell tower of the Epiphany Cathedral.

On Bauman Street there are many cafes and restaurants designed to suit any wallet size. This is the noisiest and most crowded place in Kazan.

You can get to Bauman Street in Kazan by metro. Read in what other Russian cities have a metro.

A masterpiece of provincial eclecticism - Ushkova's House architect Karl Mufke, located on Kremlevskaya Street. In addition to the outstanding exterior, the interior and internal layout of the building have been completely preserved. Each room is designed in a different architectural style:

1. Empire style;
2. Neo-Gothic;
3. Baroque;
4. Rococo;
5. Eastern style.

Inside the building there is a winter garden made in the form of a grotto. Currently the building occupies National Library Republic of Tatarstan.



Among the architectural achievements of the republic is the new stadium "Kazan Arena", built for the Universiade held in 2013 in the city. Modern football stadium designed for 45,000 spectators. In 2015, the Kazan Arena hosted competitions for athletes as part of the World Championships. aquatic species sports It is available for tourists as an excursion site.

One of the most striking and controversial buildings built in last years in Kazan, is Palace of Agriculture, located on the banks of the Kazanka River near the walls of the Kremlin. The building, made in a mixed style of Empire and Classicism, attracted many both negative and positive feedback. The bronze tree located in the central pediment of the building especially attracts attention.

A unique example of county development in terms of safety and integrity Elabuga. The new architectural appearance of the city was formed after the great fire of 1850.

The uniform style of development of civil and administrative buildings creates a pleasant atmosphere suitable for immersion in the world of the 19th century.

In addition, outstanding religious buildings are successfully integrated into the overall architectural ensemble, for example Cathedral in the name of the Savior Not Made by Hands.

Museums

Kazan offers tourists a wide variety of museums. Both large complex and personal museums dedicated to one outstanding personality have been opened.




Monuments



In recent years, monuments and street sculpture have literally filled the streets of Russian cities. This fashion has not bypassed the cities of Tatarstan. Some of the monuments have gained great popularity and have acquired myths:




What else to see?

Travel conditions do not always allow you to visit a large number of attractions. There may well exist temporary, weather or other restrictions. But even in this case, you can plan your trip in such a way as to get pleasure and pleasant impressions from it.

For one day



Not all tourists are ready to “relax” in traveler mode, visiting attractions in different parts of the city and region.

One-day excursions are very popular, in which you can completely immerse yourself in the object of interest.

One of the exciting tourist routes is a trip to, located at the confluence of the Volga and Sviyaga. In this place, Ivan the Terrible founded a fortress, which became a stronghold during the conquest of the Kazan Khanate.

Now the small village has a rich cultural heritage and a complex of attractions. There are two active monasteries on the island - Mother of God Assumption Monastery And Sviyazhsk St. John the Baptist Monastery, and one non-functional Sviyazhsk Trinity-Sergius Monastery with a wooden Trinity Church from the 16th century.

In addition, the island has organized State Museum"The island-city of Sviyazhsk." You can get to the village by water and road transport.

One of the main attractions of the Republic of Tatarstan is ancient city Bulgar, located on the banks of the Volga 200 kilometers south of Kazan. The city, founded in the 10th century, during the reign of Khan Berke became the center of Volga Bulgaria after its conquest by the Mongols and inclusion in the Golden Horde.



On the site there are ancient stone buildings, partially preserved to this day:

• Northern and eastern mausoleums;
• Khan's tomb;
• Fragments of masonry of the Cathedral Mosque;
• Small and large minarets.

In 2012, a masterpiece of national Tatar architecture was erected in the settlement - White Mosque, which embodied ancient history and culture of Tatarstan. Since 2014, the Bulgar settlement complex has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

in winter

It is quite possible to come to Tatarstan to relax not only in the summer, but also in the winter, and this vacation can also become unforgettable.

For lovers active rest open in the republic during the winter season resort town "Sviyazhsk Hills".



The sports and entertainment complex includes:

1. Ski slope;
2. Snowpark;
3. Ice rink for ice skating open air;
4. Trails for snowboarding and cross-country skiing;
5. Entertaining winter town for children.

Restaurants are open for tourists, billiards, bowling and a wellness center are available. Operates in summer golf Club.

Ski complex "Yan" is located near the city of Almetyevsk in the south-eastern part of the republic at a distance of 250 kilometers from Kazan. It consists of seven trails for skiing and snowboarding, designed for various levels of tourists. Height difference ski resort is 126 meters.

Tourists in Kazan have a variety of indoor and outdoor open skating rinks. The most modern of them is located under the roof ice palace sports "Tatneft Arena". The arena also hosts matches of one of the strongest hockey clubs in Russia, the Ak Bars team. Tatneft Arena is a multifunctional complex and hosts a large number of concerts and shows.

With kids



Tatarstan and its capital will hospitably welcome the youngest tourists and provide them with an interesting pastime. Adults will be happy too!

• Waterpark Riviera" remains one of the most popular tourist attractions in Tatarstan among guests and residents of Kazan. Almost a million people visit it every year. The water park has many pools and more than 50 water attractions for children and adults.

The water park is part of the Kazan Riviera hotel and entertainment complex, which has repeatedly received All-Russian and international tourism awards.

• Russia's largest open-air dinosaur park recently opened in Kazan - "Yurkin Park". 105 models of moving dinosaurs, 3 free excavation areas, attractions and a children's playground are located in a complex park right at the foot of the Kazan Arena.
• Kazan Zoological and Botanical Garden the oldest in Russia. The garden's collection contains more than 160 species of animals and more than a thousand species of plants. This is the only garden in Russia that combines biological and botanical collections.

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