Kazan Kremlin

The Kazan Kremlin is a unique architectural and historical ensemble. None of the tourists remain indifferent to its unusual beauties: Islam and Orthodoxy, military and peaceful buildings are fancifully coexisting here. The nature of the development allows us to imagine how the territory of the Kazan Khanate was annexed to Muscovite Rus. From the history of buildings over 5 centuries, one can also judge how the new part of the state developed. The government of Tatarstan pays attention to preserving the historical appearance of the ensemble. Despite the fact that restoration work is being carried out on the territory, it is pleasant to walk around the Kremlin: there are information signs on the tourist routes, it is impossible to get lost.

History

Conventionally, the history of the Kazan Kremlin can be divided into periods:

• Founded in the 10th century. But there is no written proof of the version. Then the Kremlin was called Kirman.
• In the 12-14 centuries, a Bulgar fortress was located on the territory of the Kremlin. Gradually the Kremlin becomes the center of the Kazan principality.
• In 1445, the Golden Horde disintegrated. The Kazan Khanate gained independence and existed until 1552. The Kremlin is the center and at the same time a well fortified military fortress.
• The development of the annexed lands began in 1552. The Kremlin is completely rebuilt, new military fortifications are being erected.
• A fire in 1672 devastated the city. In the Kremlin, they began to replace the burnt-out wooden buildings with stone ones.
• The 18th century brought the extension of Russia's borders to the east. The Kremlin has lost its significance as a military facility, but has become important as a cultural and Orthodox center of the province.
• The 20th century brought a lot of grief to the ensemble of the Kazan Kremlin. Almost all Orthodox churches were completely or partially destroyed, values ​​were lost. Only in the 70s did restoration work begin.
• The 21st century is the era of the revival of the ensemble. The Kul-Sharif mosque has been rebuilt, services in Orthodox cathedrals have been resumed.

In 2000, the Kazan Kremlin was included in the list of UNESCO sites. A corresponding sign is placed above the entrance gate.

Architecture

After the fall of Kazan in 1552, all mosques, palaces and auxiliary premises of the Kremlin were destroyed by order of Ivan the Terrible. But he immediately gave a second order: to rebuild the Kremlin in order to use the fortress as a fortification. Pskov architects Postnik Yakovlev and Ivan Shiryai were commissioned for the work. Under their leadership, the earthen walls were replaced with stone ones, loopholes were cut. Temples were built on the territory in accordance with the traditions of the Pskov school.

In the 17th century, the walls received their characteristic features: dovetails, narrowed loopholes. At this time, the architecture of the Kazan Kremlin began to resemble the Moscow one; as a military object, it was absolutely impregnable. The 18th century brought about changes in the political life of the province. The Kremlin ceased to be of interest to the authorities as a fortification object, but formed as the center of Russian Orthodox culture. The restoration of the burnt-down temples continues. Today's Kazan Kremlin represents a symbiosis of Tatar and Russian (Pskov) architectural schools. It is noteworthy that they do not suppress, but harmoniously complement each other.

Sights

Some of the sights of the Kremlin have been restored (the Kul-Sharif mosque). But this makes them even more beautiful and significant: the people appreciate and remember their history. Others were rebuilt at different times. And according to these milestones, one can study how the region developed. Inspection of the Kremlin is not only pleasing to the eye, but also enriches the personality.

Tower Syuyumbike

Residents of Kazan are very fond of telling this poetic story to the guests of the city. The seven-tiered tower really exists and is located on the territory of the Kremlin. This structure belongs to the type of falling towers: it has a noticeable slope. And to make it interesting for tourists, they retell a beautiful legend. Ivan, then just a Moscow prince, heard about the beauty of the ruler of the Kazan Khanate - Syumbika. He sent matchmakers to her, offering to become his wife, promising to put all the riches of Russia at her royal feet. But the proud widow refused.

It was because of this refusal that the Moscow prince set off on a campaign against Kazan. He laid siege to the city and threatened to destroy all residents, destroy all houses and mosques if Syuyumbike refuses to become his wife. Syuyumbike is forced to agree, but she sets Ivan Vasilyevich a seemingly impossible condition: to build the highest tower in a week. The groom accepts this condition, and his capabilities allow him to erect the structure in seven days. At the same time, one tier took one day.

Syuyumbike sat sadly at the wedding feast. She did not want to leave Kazan. The queen asked her husband for permission to climb to the very top of the tower, for the last time to look at the city. Standing on the last tier, she waved her hands and ... Then there are two endings to choose from:

• turned into a beautiful white swan and flew away so as not to get the hated prince
• rushed down to die, but not belong to the evil Moscow invader

In fact, a year before the last assault on Kazan, Syuyumbike married the Kasimov khan Shah-Ali. She lived with him until her death, this is confirmed by the scribes of the city of Kasimov. And she never met Ivan Vasilyevich, although, perhaps, he knew about her beauty and kindness. Now tourists are not allowed inside the tower. But you can always inspect the building from the outside, listen to the legend.

Palace (Vvedenskaya) Church

After the successful assault on Kazan, Ivan the Terrible took all measures to retain the conquered territories. Since 1552, the city was ruled by an Orthodox voivode, then the position was changed. The governor was in charge of the affairs of the region. At the same time, the violent establishment of Orthodoxy began on the territory of the former khanate. Churches were built instead of destroyed mosques. And on the site of the Vvedenskaya church there used to be a mosque of Khan Nurgali.

It was not possible to establish the exact date of construction, but it is indicated on the plans of the Kremlin in 1665. It was a home church, in which the voivode, members of his family and squad prayed. The service was conducted by a priest, and the psalmists were invited. After the fire in 1815, gunpowder was stored in the surviving cellars. Later (in the 19th century) the temple was rebuilt: it began to have 3 limits. She again sent home church for the governor and his family. The temple is consecrated in honor of the Descent of the Holy Spirit.

After the October coup, the church went through hard times:

• it housed a dining room for the Red Army men
• church utensils plundered
• internal painting destroyed
• inside the building was redesigned and rebuilt

The decree of the President of Russia on the return of the nationalized property to the Russian Orthodox Church affected the life of the church. It was restored, but the Church was not returned. Now it is occupied by the Museum of the History of Statehood of the Tatar People. The building itself is interesting for tourists: it is a perfectly preserved example of the early Russian baroque.

Presidential palace

Until 1552, the khan's palace was located on this place. It included many structures:

• mosques
• baths
• tombs
• caravanserais

The palace was destroyed after the capture of Kazan, but some of the buildings survived. In the 18th century, the house of the chief commandant was built on the site of the khan's palace. But in 1848 it became necessary to build a more spacious and modern structure. The project of the architect Ton was taken as a basis. It is not surprising that the building resembles the Great Palace of the Moscow Kremlin: it was also built by Ton.

The remains of the structures of the khan's palace were inscribed in the building. They add originality and sophistication to the interior.The palace has always been an official building: first, the governor-general lived in it, then the government of the Tatar Autonomous SSR was located, today it serves as the residence of the President of Tatarstan.

Kul-Sharif Mosque

This mosque is a new building. It was built to replace the former Cathedral Mosque destroyed in 1552. 4 the assault on Kazan for Ivan of Moscow was successful: the fortress was finally taken. And the last defenders were the young men-shakirds, students of the madrasah at the Cathedral Mosque, led by their mentor - the imam seid Kul-Sharif. Before the last battle, the fortress did not have a drop of water: the source was destroyed, but no one surrendered, everyone died. The courage of the 14-year-old boys and the elderly mullah shocked the governor of the Grand Duke.

It is not enough to defeat the enemy, it is also necessary to hold onto the captured territory. Ivan the Terrible understood this perfectly. That is why the mosques of Kazan were destroyed, Islam was forbidden to practice, and the Pale of Settlement was determined for the inhabitants. The Kremlin's Cathedral Mosque was the first to die. Over time, the political situation in eastern Russia has changed. In the 18th century, Catherine the Great visited Kazan, was pleased with the warm welcome of the Tatars and wished to fulfill their requests. Naturally, the first of the three is to allow the open practice of Islam.

But then there could be no question of restoring the Kremlin's Cathedral Mosque. For the first time this question arose in the 90s of the last century. In 1995, the President of Tatarstan signed a decree on the restoration of the mosque, immediately announced a competition for the best project. Who would have thought that the architects would be helped by the diaries kept by the governor Kurbsky, a comrade-in-arms of Ivan the Terrible! Of course, he could not know the name of certain parts of the structure, but he described the building in great detail and figuratively before it was destroyed.

The construction area was determined at the location of the Junkersky school and the adjacent parade ground. The work began in 1996 and ended in 2005. They were carried out with private donations (only 400 million rubles). The name was determined by itself.

The mosque was named in honor of the last defender of the city (and Islam) - imam seid Kul-Sharif. Reconstruction of the mosque is considered a symbol of the revival of the national traditions of Tatarstan. Now services are held in the Cathedral Mosque, but tourists can visit it with an excursion, get acquainted with the architecture and Muslim painting - Shamail. At the same time, it is important to follow the rules so as not to offend the feelings of Muslims.

Blagoveshchensky cathedral

Already in 1552, a small wooden temple was built on the territory of the Kremlin. It was consecrated in honor of the Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos. The temple became a cathedral. Guriy (Rugotin) was appointed the first archbishop of Kazan. But after 3 years, a huge diocese was formed, which extended to the eastern borders and included Siberia. A new, more spacious, cathedral was required. Therefore, a new building began to be built on the site of the old church.

The material was found not far: on the opposite bank of the Volga, there were deposits of white limestone. And Ivan the Terrible ordered the craftsmen to be delivered from Pskov. 80 stonecutters came to the construction, and Postnik Yakovlev and Ivan Shiryai were in charge of everything. The temple turned out to be the southernmost monument of Pskov architecture. In 1562, the construction was completed, Gury consecrated a new cathedral.

Despite the stone building, the temple burned several times. The fire on September 3, 1815 was especially destructive. The entire archive of the Kazan province, which was kept in the cathedral, perished. The building has not been restored for two years. In 1841, the restoration ended with the construction of a bishop's house. The archbishop moved closer to the cathedral.

During the October coup, the temple was badly damaged: the Red Army soldiers did not really care about the safety of the cathedral, they hit the domes with direct fire. All chapters were destroyed. But the misadventures of the temple did not end there: it was first closed, then handed over to the renovationists, then closed again. Valuables were plundered, many were lost. After a while, an order was received to dismantle the porch into bricks, to remove the doors. The temple itself miraculously survived.

In the 70-80s, the restoration of the building was carried out. The pillars connected by arches, the central volume, side chapels, and part of the frescoes remained from the original architecture. Now the cathedral has been returned to the Russian Orthodox Church. Archbishop Anastasy of Kazan consecrated it in 2005. Tourists can inspect the temple from the outside, admire the monument of Pskov architecture, stand a service and visit the cell of Guriy Kazan, pray in front of the image of the Savior Not Made by Hands of the 16th century.

Spaso-Preobrazhensky monastery

The territory of the former Kazan Khanate was settled by Orthodox Christians. This was the policy of Ivan the Terrible to develop rich lands. But without monasteries (for men and women), it would have been impossible to carry out all the activities: it was they who were the center of culture in the 16th century and, to a large extent, contributed to the unity of the Russian people. After the fall of Kazan in 1552, the Kremlin remained the administrative and cultural center. It is not surprising that the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery was founded on its territory. His task was to become a stronghold of Orthodoxy in the region.

Archimandrite Barsanuphius was appointed for the organization. In his youth, he spent several years in Tatar captivity, knew the language and customs of Muslims. And in 1556 construction began. The monastery was located on a tiny territory: less than 1 hectare. It was impossible to expand it: on both sides it was closed by the remains of the fortress wall, and on the third - by the fence, which later reached the temple of Cyprian and Justinia, which was later attached to the monastery.

Very soon the Spaso-Preobrazhensky monastery began to play an important role in the life of the Orthodox Volga region. It was visited by pilgrims, but in riches and significance it was superior to the Assumption Monastery located in the city of Sviyazhsk. Nevertheless, when Catherine the Great in 1764 demanded to confer class ranks on monasteries, Uspensky received the first, and the Spaso-Preobrazhensky - the second. And throughout the empire, only 59 monasteries received the second class. Famous Orthodox residents of Kazan: scientists, priests, merchants were honored to be buried at the churchyard of the monastery. Archbishop Gury, the high priest of the city, was buried there first.

The monastery had revered shrines:

• handwritten charter (the first part was written by Barsanuphius)
• altar icon of the Tikhvin Mother of God
• hierarchical wooden rod with patterned iron
• 16th century shroud embroidered with pearls
• silver utensils that Ivan the Terrible sent as a gift to the monastery

After the October coup, a military town was founded on the territory. Monks Benedict and Barsanuphius, together with the nuns of the Theotokos monastery, saved part of the shrines. In subsequent years, the architectural ensemble was almost completely destroyed. Today a tourist can admire the restored Brethren building, see the basement of the Transfiguration Cathedral and the white stone basement of the church of Nikola Ratnik.

Public office building

Architect V.I. Kaftyrev began work on the project in 1767. He set a goal: to build a building in which official receptions would be held, where the governor and assistants would carry out their activities. The first floor of the building was intended for the work of the presence, the second for balls and audiences. Pavel I visited Kazan in 1798, and a ball was held in his honor at the Provincial Chancellery. The emperor was struck by the rich decoration of the hall, the acoustics of the room. For the first time in the life of the province, not only Orthodox townspeople, but also Muslim clergy and Tatar merchants with their families were invited to a social event.

The building was redesigned and rebuilt in the twentieth century. Until 2017, the following worked in the building:

• Arbitration Court of the Republic of Tatarstan
• Kazan Center for Federalism and Public Policy
• Central Election Commission of the Republic of Tatarstan
• administration of the state historical, archival and art museum-reserve "Kazan Kremlin"

In May 2017, the authorities restored the former type of office. It turned out that, in addition to parsing the partitions, it was required to strengthen the foundation. When the work is over, the premises will be given over to the Museum of the History of Statehood of the Tatar People and the Republic of Tatarstan.

Consistory building

It is impossible to carry out the affairs of the huge Kazan diocese without the consistory. The device was created in 1739. And for its functioning, it is necessary to build a building where officials from the church would be located. In the consistory they decided who and for how many years to excommunicate, considered petitions for divorce, and imposed penalties on blasphemers. Priests and class officials worked side by side. The power of the consistory was stronger than that of an individual bishop.

The historical significance of the Kazan consistory was consolidated in verse by the future writer A.M. Bitter. Here he (then still Alexei Peshkov) was excommunicated for 7 years for attempted suicide. The originally constructed building was completely destroyed by the fire of 1815. And the one that tourists see today was created on the basis of the bishop's stable yard in 1815. Tourists can inspect the consistory from the outside, but they will not be able to get inside: the Institute of History of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan is located there.

Bishop's house

The bishop's house was located next to the Annunciation Cathedral. The first priest who lodged there was Gury. The building was built of wood, but at the beginning of the 17th century it was rebuilt in stone. The house fell into disrepair, in the middle of the 18th century it became dangerous to live in it, and Metropolitan Benjamin moved out of town. In 1815 the building was completely destroyed by fire. The bishop had to go to the service.

On the personal funds of Nicholas I, in 1829, a palace of 2 floors was built on the site of a burnt house. The building housed a church, and from 1909 until the October coup it was a boys' orphanage. In the twentieth century, one more floor was built, but in the twenty-first century, they returned to their previous appearance. The Bishops' Palace represents the architecture of late classicism. Institutions are located inside, so the building can be viewed from the outside.

Junker school

The building was designed by the architect Pyatnitsky in 1840. It was originally used as a cantonist barracks. But already in September 1866, the building was transferred to the cadet school. At first, 200 cadets were trained, then the staff increased to 400. In 1909, the cadet school was transformed into a military one.

Over the years, graduated from it:

• Arkady Koshko (famous Russian detective)
• Alexander Egorov (Soviet Marshal, subsequently shot)
• Dmitry Karpinsky (after serving in the tsarist army, he served in the Red)

The building is an example of the state-owned Pavlovsk Empire style. Now it houses museums and the Khazine gallery.

Guardhouse building

In the 16th century, this place was the home of the governor and the service of the sovereign. But in the 19th century, a guardhouse building was required. The 3-storey building is made of plastered bricks, has an L-shaped profile, a gable roof. There are no facade decorations. In 1998, a large-scale restoration was carried out.

Museums

The Kazan Kremlin is a place where a variety of museums await visitors. Tourists can get acquainted with permanent and temporary exhibitions, participate in master classes, and even organize their own holiday. Almost all halls have interactive screens that help to explore the exhibitions more fully. Announcements of events will help determine the age of visitors: some expositions are designed only for adult tourists, others will be of interest to children as well.

Museum of Natural History of Tatarstan

This new scientific and educational center received its first visitors in 2005. The unique exposition became interesting for children and adults.

The first floor presents the history of mineralogy and astronomy. Tourists are invited to:

• see unique collections of fossils
• measure body weight on "space scales"
• compare Earth's mass with the mass of a body on Venus, Saturn
• explore the starry sky with a telescope
• work on interactive simulators
• watch video films
• read the full information about the exhibit you like

A unique paleontological exposition is presented on the second floor. Visitors will see a slab with imprints left by the parareptile 225 million years ago. The mammoth and tarbosaurus are of particular interest. In addition to regular excursions, the museum holds one-time thematic events designed for a specific age of visitors.

Museum of the History of Statehood of Tatarstan

The Museum of the History of Statehood of the Tatar People and the Republic of Tatarstan is located in the very heart of the Kazan Kremlin. He presents exhibitions dedicated to:

• the beginning of the formation of the Turkic and Tatar statehood
• features of steppe empires
• analysis of the states of the medieval Volga region
• socio-political processes of the period 1552-1917
• creation of the Tatar Autonomous SSR
• the formation of the Republic of Tatarstan at the end of the twentieth century

It is noteworthy that the museum widely uses progressive computer technologies. Films illustrating the events of the life of the Tatar people are broadcasted on the big screen.

Cannon Yard Museum

In the 16-17 centuries Kazan became the most important outpost of Russia in the east. But transporting weapons was long and expensive, so at the end of the 17th century, by the sovereign's decree, the Cannon Yard was formed on the territory of the Kazan Kremlin. At first there was a pit for the outflow of cannons, next to it were the officers 'apartments, later - the soldiers' canteen.

After a complete restoration, completed in 2014, visitors have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the permanent and temporary exhibitions. Tourists get acquainted with the history of Russian weapons. Interior interiors contribute to a complete immersion in history. Lectures and exhibitions are held in the premises of the Cannon Yard Museum, and even fashion designers present new collections.

Museum of Islamic Culture

This is the only museum in Russia that tells about Islam and Muslim culture. It is located in the basement of the Kul Sharif Mosque. The museum was opened recently, in 2006.

The purpose of the museum:

• to acquaint visitors with Islamic culture, traditions of Muslims
• to represent the peculiarities of the perception of Islam by the Tatar people
• conduct scientific and educational work
• hold thematic exhibitions and events
• study and describe new exhibits related to the spread of Islam in the Volga and Ural regions
• study the spread of the book culture of the Tatar people

In 2014, the museum fund was replenished with new unique exhibits.

Museum of the History of the Annunciation Cathedral

Few Orthodox cathedrals have museum exhibitions. The Museum of the History of the Annunciation Cathedral describes a vast layer of history: from 1552 to the last days. The exposition presents more than a hundred items, among them:

• unique Orthodox books
• icons
• photographs of important places in the formation of Orthodoxy in Kazan
• staff of the first archbishop of Kazan Guriy
• a model of a carriage that the residents presented to Empress Catherine the Great in 1767

Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in history using interactive technologies. A film about the icon of the Kazan Mother of God "Intercessor" is shown on the screen.

Center "Hermitage-Kazan"

This is a unique museum. At first, starting in 1997, the St. Petersburg State Hermitage Museum held thematic exhibitions on the territory of the Kazan Kremlin. Since 2005, the Hermitage-Kazan has been the operating permanent representation of the Hermitage in the city of St. Petersburg.

Visitors are invited to:

• examine the exposition
• listen to lectures of employees
• attend unique master classes from the Hermitage staff
• spend a holiday or show

The museum uses interactive technologies that help to better understand the history of Russia and Tatarstan.

Exhibition Hall "Manezh"

Junkers were required to be able to ride, so the Manege was built in 1880 to train the military and dressage horses. Now this building is located in the most passable place: visitors to the Kremlin cannot pass by. It is this, as well as excellent daylight, that determined the purpose of the building: since October 2009, it has been operating as an exhibition hall. The first exhibition is “Russia. XX century in photographs ”. Today it has become a tradition to hold New Year and holiday programs for children and adults in the Manezh. Master classes are often held, among them teaching the art of ebru stands out.

Lost buildings and structures

But not all the historical buildings of the Kazan Kremlin have survived to this day. A sad fate awaited:

• the temple of Cyprian and Justinia, which was part of the Transfiguration Monastery
• 5-tier bell tower of the Annunciation Cathedral (it was destroyed in 1928)
• the bell tower and the Church of St. Barbara (destroyed by the Bolsheviks after the October coup)
• Transfiguration Cathedral (destroyed during the active fight against God in the 30s)

Tourists can see these monuments only in photographs.

Archaeological research

The Kazan Kremlin is a place of ongoing scientific work:

• The first archaeological excavations were carried out by professor of Kazan University Zagoskin and local historian Ponomarev. They analyzed the excavation of a foundation pit at the construction site of the Junker School.
• Kalinin and Bashkirov carried out excavations in the 1920s.
• During the Soviet period, large-scale work was carried out in 1971 by Shavokhin and Khalikov. As a result, cultural deposits were described and systematized.

The last archaeological work was carried out in the 90s of the twentieth century. Scientists have proved that the Cathedral of the Annunciation was not erected over the destroyed mosque.

Opening hours and ticket prices

Tourists are invited to visit the Kazan Kremlin at any time of the day. When entering through the Spasskaya Tower, guests enter the territory around the clock. If tourists want to enter the reserve through the Taynitskaya Tower, then they can do this:

• from 8.00 to 18.00 in the period from 01.10 to 30.04
• from 8.00 to 22.00 in the period from 01.05 to 30.09

Visiting the territory of the Kazan Kremlin is free for all categories of citizens. But you will have to spend money on a trip to museums, on screenings and thematic exhibitions. Many museums offer discounts on tickets for children, schoolchildren, students, disabled people and retirees. If a tourist buys a single ticket to visit all the Kremlin museums, he will receive a discount on thematic exhibitions and expositions. There is a single 700 rubles.

Excursions

It is difficult to independently explore the architectural reserve, especially if the tourist is limited in time. Excursions will help the guest to learn and organize historical facts and local legends. They are conducted by local historians and scientists who know the complex and are able to tell about it.

Sightseeing tour of Kazan with a visit to the Kremlin

What is the best way to get to know Kazan? Of course, book a sightseeing tour with a visit to the Kremlin! Traveling on a comfortable bus accompanied by a guide will allow tourists to get acquainted with:

• the Tatar village "Tugan Avylym" - a corner of the recreated antiquity
• Lake Kaban - an urban reservoir that reliably stores ancient secrets in its waters
• the Ekiyat puppet theater - a stone fairy tale in a fairytale palace
• Old Tatar settlement - the place from where the revival of the national traditions of the Tatar people began
• The Mother of God Monastery - the place where the Orthodox shrine was first found and then lost
• Kazan University - the oldest educational institution in Russia
• Freedom Square - the administrative center of the city

But that's not all. Tourists will have an educational walk around the Kremlin with a visit to the main museums. Time will fly by, and love for the city will remain in the hearts of tourists forever!

Kazan Kremlin through the centuries

There is hardly another place in the world where Orthodox and Muslim traditions are so intricately intertwined, where Russian and Tatar cultures coexist so closely. And to find out how all this happened, which contributed to the fraternal unity of the two peoples, a tour of the amazing museum-reserve will help.

A competent and dedicated guide will tell you how the Kremlin was formed, from the 10th century to the present day. Tourists will hear many facts and scientific hypotheses for the first time. During an eventful trip, excursionists will visit Orthodox and Muslim shrines, get acquainted with historical facts and beautiful legends. Since you will have to walk a lot, it is recommended to invite children over 16 years of age.

Kazan: first meeting

The first meeting with Kazan is the most exciting one. Further relations between the tourist and the city depend on how it goes.

Where should you start your acquaintance? Of course, from what will leave an unforgettable experience! And the excursion will help with this. The guest is invited to visit:

• Kazan Kremlin - the heart and cradle of the city
• Bauman Street - a pedestrian part in the center, comparable to the Arbat
• The Mother of God Monastery - the place where the miraculous icon of the Mother of God is kept

A tour guide - a local historian, passionate about his work - will acquaint guests with the most interesting places of Kazan, tell about honorary and famous citizens who lived in the city, and answer all questions. Several hours will fly by like an instant. And after the first meeting, you will want to meet with Kazan again and again!

Where is it located and how to get there

The Museum-Reserve is easy to find: it is located at 420111, Kazan, the Kremlin. You can independently take the metro to the Kremlevskaya station, then walk to the entrance. If desired, it is easy to get there by ground transport: buses 6, 15, 29, 35, 35a, 37, 47, 74, 74a, 75 will take the guest to the stops "TSUM", "Central Stadium", "Palace of Sports". Tourists who come to the reserve by car may encounter parking difficulties.

Kazan Kremlin on the map