ancient city with
a centuries-old history
Kazan
Kazan is the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, located on the left bank of the Volga River.
There are several legends associated with the name of the city. The most common of them is that Kazan comes from the Tatar word “kazan” – “cauldron”. The legend says that the city was laid in the place where the water boiled without any fire in a cauldron, dug into the ground. The symbol of the city is the mythical dragon-like creature Zilant, depicted on the coat of arms.
Kazan was founded as an outpost on the northern borders of Volga Bulgaria more than 1000 years ago. The city has survived numerous wars and invasions, has been destroyed and improved several times.
Kazan is one of the brightest examples of how people of different nationalities and religions can live in one city peacefully, in an atmosphere of friendliness and tolerance. Ethnic and religious diversity in the capital of Tatarstan persists for more than one century.
In 2005, Kazan celebrated its 1000th anniversary.
10 must see Kazan attractions
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Our tours
Weekend in the Republic of Tatarstan • 3 days
Kazan – Bolgar
This classic program offers visits to several famous sights in Republic of Tatarstan. The tour is full of remarkable places, including 2 UNESCO objects: the Kazan Kremlin and Bolgar.
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Weekend in the Republic of Tatarstan • 3 days
Kazan – Sviyazhsk – Raifa
This classic program offers visits to several famous sights in Republic of Tatarstan. The tour is full of remarkable places, including 2 UNESCO objects: the Kazan Kremlin and Island-town of Sviyazhsk.
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2 republics of Volga region • 3 days
Tatarstan and Mari El. Kazan-Sviyazhsk-Yoshkar-Ola
The tour allows you to see not only 2 cities of the Republic of Tatarstan, but also the capital of the Republic of Mari El. The tour is full of remarkable places, including 2 UNESCO objects : the Kazan Kremlin and Island-town of Sviyazhsk.
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