Excursions in Kazan

The history of the city. 
According to archaeological data, was launched by the version that the city was founded in 1005 Volga Bulgaria. 
Kazan was built as a border fortress of Volga Bulgaria (VIII-XIII centuries). In XIII-XIV centuries, Kazan has become an important political and commercial center in the State of the Golden Horde, but in 1438 became the capital of Kazan Khanate. 
The town stands on the banks of Kazanka, near the outfall of the Volga. Kazan has always been a trading intermediary between East and West. 
1552 was a turning point in the history of Kazan. The city was conquered by troops of Ivan the Terrible, and the Kazan Khanate was a part of Russia. Over the next 150 years of history of Kazan, Kazan was the center of the province, which was the east gate of Russia, city contacts, Muslim and Christian cultures. In 1708 (under Peter the First), Kazan became the capital of Kazan province, and retains this status for a long time. 
1774 also referred to Kazan city - Kazan became the center of the events of the peasant uprising led by E. Pugacheva. Kazan was burned, but Kremlin managed to rush the siege.

 

 

 

Another important event occurred in 1804. Opened the Kazan State University, which immediately became the center of science and education Kazan province, and Russia.

It is currently estimated 16 versions of the origin of the name the city of Kazan. All of them are based on an interpretation of the meaning of the word "kazan". In this regard, piled up a lot of legends, guesswork, and even scientific works, which can be accessed by visiting a variety of excursions organized at the Kremlin.
In Kazan was born, studied and worked in NI Lobachevskii, FI Shalyapin, NN Zinin, GR Derzhavin, LN Tolstoy. Also, Kazan is rightfully considered the birth of the Tatar city of culture .. On the streets of Kazan went Hasan Tufan and Sadry Mac Sudi, Gabdulla Tukai and Sibgat Hakim, Musa Jalil and Kayum Nasyri, Galimzhan Ibragimov, Gayaz Ishaq and Hadi Taktash.

Modern Kazan.
Today millennia Kazan on the list of UNESCO World Heritage cities. This is not surprising, since, with such a cultural-historical potential and unofficial status of «third capital» otherwise be, and can not.
The most famous attraction is considered Kazan Kremlin.
Kazan Kremlin - is a medieval fortress. The main architectural monuments Kremlin but the fortress itself, - is: Tower Syuyumbike (XVIII century.) Blagoveschenskiysobor (XVI century.) Ratne Nicholas Church (XVI century)., Governor's Palace (XIX cent.), The mosque Kul-Sharif (XX - XXI century.)
The majority view was that the only thing worth visiting Kazan - this is his home and oldest attractions - white Kazan Kremlin. This is confusing. Indeed, the Kremlin is a «person» Kazan and its main tourist attraction. Each year, the Kremlin has more than 200 thousand tourists, but in Kazan is a myriad of other interesting places. For example, there are a large number of historic sites, beautiful streets, lakes, fountains, ancient and modern architectural buildings, monuments, Muslim and Orthodox religious sites, museums, theaters, exhibition halls, parks, restaurants, sporting and recreational facilities, shopping centers and other objects that are worthy of attention guests of the capital of Tatarstan.
Throughout the town are scattered museums. Large popular museums such as: the National Museum of the Republic of Tajikistan, the Museum of National Culture, National Museum of Fine Arts of Tatarstan, Tatar poet Literary Museum Gabdully Tukaya, Literary-Memorial Museum of Maxim Gorky House-Museum of Lenin, the Museum of History of Kazan University. They can be found many interesting and useful information.
These theaters, including: the Theater of Opera and Ballet. M. Jalil, Kazan Drama Theater. VI Kachalova, Tatar Academic Theater. G. Kamala, the State Grand Concert Hall RT him. S. Saydasheva known far outside of the country and attract visitors from different regions of Russia.
Kazan - the capital of a multinational republic and the identity of the people. This nation has a strong and distinctive culture, long history, traditions and customs.
Kazan now for almost a quarter century, every year on their land the traditional international Opera Festival named after F. Shalyapin and festival of classical ballet.
Tatar folk festivals and Nauruz Sabantui become an integral part of city life. And on 30 August the city celebrates its main holiday - the Republic Day, which is preserved in a celebration of the ancient customs and modern face of Kazan.
Try dishes Tatar cuisine Kazan guests can visit the restaurants, such as: «Meat strike», «Tea House», «7 feet».
Kazan slyvet and entertainment facilities. In the city there are 2 water parks, (one of which is the largest in Russia) that attract tourists from all over Russia.
At 100 meters from the walls of the Kremlin is a circus, a theater auditorium which seats up to 2400. Kazan circus boasts all new ideas, low prices for tickets and, consequently, often sold out.
Attracts attention and the International equestrian complex, which has no analogues in Russia.

Amusement park «Kyrlay» allows fun to relax with children or family. Evening in the park are fire diskotekipod open.
And fans of extreme, and the fans quiet rest in Kazan can visit Karting Center «Forsazh» - which is a great sport - entertainment complex, consisting of: a track for carting, bowling, hookah-theater, mini golf and much more.
Kazan Zoobotanichesky garden has a rich collection of species of animals (about 145 species) and extensive botanical collection.
Separately, is true of the sporting achievements of Kazan. The merit of Kazan sports teams could envy even many of Moscow's command. If you list at least the past achievements Kazan clubs - this becomes obvious. Hockey club «Ak Bars» - Champion KHL 2009, Football Club «Rubin» - Champion RFPL 2009, Basketball club «Unix» - holds Eurocups ULEB 2007, volleyball club «Zenit» - European Champion 2008, Champion of Russia 2007.2009 ... And this is not the whole list of trophies Kazan teams. Their statements can watch in one of the sports complex:
Ice Palace, Tatneft Arena, Central Stadium, Basket-Hall, Orgsintez. Also, to sporting achievement can be attributed, and the fact that Kazan won the right to hold the World Summer University 2013.
Kazan - a large center «shopping tour». You can visit the many shopping malls, where you can find everything for a full-fledged shopping. The largest of them: «Ring», «Mega», «Korston», «Tandem», «XL».
Lovers of night clubs and casinos, too, remain satisfied during their stay in Kazan. The most famous nightclubs Kazan - it «Hermitage», «Arena», «State 51», «Out hall», «Luxor».
The extensive transportation network of the city is very convenient and accessible. With external actors Kazan Mezhdunarodnyykazansky connects the airport, railway station, river port and road construction. Inside you can also navigate through the subway, taxi or ground transportation route.
The tourism industry the town is very actively developed. At the moment the guests are ready to take more than 40 hotels, including hotels and at the highest level, such as: «Mirage», «Shalyapin Palace Hotel», «Suleiman Palace Hotel», and «Korston».