Troitskaya Noksa
District of Derbyshki
Tatarstan - Russia

Khanate of Kazan

The Khanate of Kazan was a medieval Tatar state which occupied the territory of former Volga Bulgaria between 1438 and 1552. Its khans were the patrilineal descendants of Tugh Temür, the thirteenth son of Jochi and grandson of Genghis Khan. The khanate covered contemporary Tatarstan, Mari El, Chuvashia, Mordovia, parts of Udmurtia and Bashkortostan; its capital was the city of Kazan.

Located at 55.7833, 49.15 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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States and territories established in 1438, Mongolian dynasties, Tatar states, Khanate of Kazan, Former monarchies of Europe, History of Tatarstan, Former countries in Europe, 1552 disestablishments, Historical Turkic states

Kazan (Volga region) Federal University

Kazan (Volga region) Federal University is located in Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia. It was established in 2010 on the basis of the former Kazan State University, originally founded in 1804 as Kazan Imperial University. Kazan University is the second oldest of the current Russian universities. The famous mathematician Nikolai Ivanovich Lobachevsky was its rector from 1827 until 1846. In 1925, the university was renamed in honour of its most famous alumnus, Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov (Lenin).

Located at 55.7907, 49.1219 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Söyembikä Tower

Söyembikä Tower, also called the Khan's Mosque, is probably the most familiar landmark and architectural symbol of Kazan. Once the highest structure of that city's kremlin, it used to be one of the so-called leaning towers. By the early 20th century, its inclination was estimated at 194 cm . Diverse stabilization methods were used to straighten the tower in the 1930s and 1990s. The tower's construction date is enshrouded in mystery.

Located at 55.7964, 49.1081 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Towers in Russia, Landmarks in Russia, Buildings and structures in Kazan, Inclined towers, Visitor attractions in Tatarstan

Bauman Street, Kazan

Baumana Street is a pedestrian street in the heart of Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. It is named after Nikolay Bauman, a Russian revolutionary, and is located in the central part of the city. The street starts at the foot of the Kremlin and reaches Tukay Square, the central square in the city. Baumana Street is paved with multicoloured bricks; some benches and two lines of lanterns are set there. There are also planted lindens on the street.

Located at 55.7872, 49.1217 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Streets in Kazan, Pedestrian malls

Pushkin Street, Kazan

Pushkina Street is the main street of Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. The street runs from the Qaban lake to the south-west, to Kazanka River in the north. The street is one of the busiest in Kazan and is a major shopping area. The street is named after the famous Russian poet Alexander Pushkin. The street's name is one of the oldest and dates back to 19th century.

Located at 55.785, 49.1189 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Streets in Kazan, Shopping districts and streets in Russia

Basket-Hall Arena

Basket-Hall Arena is a basketball specialized indoor arena in Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia. Opened in August 2003. Construction cost $14 mln. It is primarily used for basketball and is the home arena of the UNICS Kazan. It holds 7,500 people in the main arena and 1,500 in the small one. It is also used for volleyball and show concert for all willing organisations. In 2011 it has also hosted 2011 European Weightlifting Championships. Basket-Hall is a venue of the 2013 Summer Universiade.

Located at 55.7819, 49.127 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Indoor arenas in Russia, Basketball venues in Russia, Sport in Kazan, Buildings and structures in Kazan

Kazan-2 Airport

Kazan-2 was an airport for local air lines in Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia since 1979 till ends of 1980s. It had passenger's Antonov An-2 and L-410 small airplanes and few helicopters till pulling down. An old airfield for Kazan's major airport (that situated in a territory out of city since 1979) was founded probably around the World War II era.

Located at 55.7875, 49.1953 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Airports built in the Soviet Union, Airports in Tatarstan, Kazan

Borisoglebskoye airfield

Borisoglebskoye airfield is an experimental aviation airfield owned by Kazan Aircraft Production Association. Located in the northeastern part of the city of Kazan, in the immediate vicinity of the borough Borisoglebskoe, it is designed for experimental design, experimental work, and testing aircraft products. Since the late 1980s at the airport naddanom conducted test flights of Russian strategic bombers Tupolev Tu-160 (Blackjack), as well as passenger airliners mid-range Tupolev Tu-214.

Located at 55.8667, 49.1333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Soviet Air Force bases, Soviet Long Range Aviation, Airports built in the Soviet Union, Airports in Tatarstan, Kazan

Battle of Kazan (1774)

The Battle of Kazan (1774) was a major battle during the Pugachev Rebellion. It took place on 12–15 July 1774 in Kazan, Russia, and the surrounding area. The first stage began in the morning of 12 July, when rebels under Yemelyan Pugachev defeated government troops and besieged them in the Kazan Kremlin. During the battle some government forces defected to the rebels' side.

Located at 55.7833, 49.1667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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History of Tatarstan, Battles involving Russia, Kazan, Conflicts in 1774, 18th century in Russia, 1774 in Russia

The Thousandth Anniversary of Islam Mosque

The Thousandth Anniversary of Islam Mosque or The Anniversary Mosque was built in Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia to commemorate the thousandth anniversary of the Islamization of the Volga Bulgars in 922. The alternative name of the mosque, and the most commonly used name, is The Mosque Across the Qaban, because most of Kazan's mosques are situated on the other side of the Qaban, where the Tatar community was traditionally located before the October Revolution.

Located at 55.7772, 49.1281 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Mosques in Kazan

Millennium Bridge (Kazan)

The Millennium Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge that spans Kazanka River, in Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia. Its name originates from Kazan's thousand anniversary, widely celebrated in 2005 and the shape of its M-like pylon. The construction of the bridge began in 2004, the first part was ready in 2005 and the second part in 2007. The building cost was approximately 94 million euros. The bridge is 831 m long. The main part of this bridge is the 45-m pylon which looks like the letter M.

Located at 55.8061, 49.1444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Cable-stayed bridges in Russia, Bridges completed in 2005, Buildings and structures in Kazan, Road bridges in Russia

Tatar State University of Humanities and Education

Tatar State University University of Humanities and Education (Russian: Татарский государственный гуманитарно-педагогический университет, Tatar: Татар дәүләт гуманитар-педагогика университеты) is a university in Kazan, Russian Federation. It was formed in 2005 by a merger of institutions.

Located at 55.7846, 49.1173 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1876, Universities in Tatarstan

Ploshchad Tukaya (Kazan Metro)

Ploshchad Gabdully Tukaya (Russian: Площадь Габдуллы Тукая) or Ğabdulla Tuqay Mäydanı (Tatar: Габдулла Тукай Mәйданы) is a station of the Kazan Metro. Opened as part of the first stage of the system on 27 August 2005, it is located in very center of the city, and is named after the square which carries the name of the famous Tatar poet Ğabdulla Tuqay. The station is a standard sub-surface pillar bi-span arrangement, with 12 square concrete pillars running along the central axis of the platform.

Located at 55.7867, 49.1228 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Kazan Metro, Railway stations opened in 2005

Sukonnaya Sloboda (Kazan Metro)

Sukonnaya Sloboda or Sukno (Postaw) Bistäse is a station on the Kazan Metro. Opened as part of the first stage of the system on 27 August 2005, the station is built to a typical pillar bi-span sub-surface design, with two parallel rows of 14 concrete pillars. Designed by architects A. Mustafin, T. Ksenofontova and N.

Located at 55.7767, 49.1433 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Kazan Metro, Railway stations opened in 2005

Ametyevo (Kazan Metro)

Ametyevo or Ämät is a station of the Kazan Metro. Opened as part of the first stage of the system on 27 August 2005 it is the only station that is not underground. The path of the metro's first stage involved coming over a valley which divides two of Kazan's southeastern housing massifs: Ametyevo and Daurskoye-Tankodrom. The valley itself is now occupied by the Daurskaya street. Due to the relative ease at building a station on a flyover over the valley, the resulting project was adopted.

Located at 55.7651, 49.1667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Kazan Metro, Railway stations opened in 2005

Gorki (Kazan Metro)

Gorki is a station of the Kazan Metro. Opened as part of the first stage on 27 August 2005 it was (until December 2008) the southeastern terminus of the system. Located in the southeastern Gorki-1 microraion, the station presents a typical single-vault subsurface design. Developed by architects A. Mustafin, R. Khisamov and T. Mukhametzyonov, the station's theme is a two-tone high-tech industrial design that blends with the surrounding Soviet-time Panel buildings.

Located at 55.7597, 49.1914 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Kazan Metro, Railway stations opened in 2005

Kazan State Technical University named after A. N. Tupolev

Kazan State Technical University named after A. N. Tupolev was established in 1932. The history of the university is closely related to the progress of Russian aeronautics. Until the recent time, it was well known as Kazan Aviation Institute (Казанский авиационный институт). In 1973, the Institute was named after Andrei Nikolayevich Tupolev, the prominent aircraft designer. In 1992, it got the status of the State Technical University.

Located at 55.7971, 49.1141 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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State Council of the Republic of Tatarstan

The State Council of the Republic of Tatarstan (Tatar: Tatarstan Respublikasınıñ Däülät Şurası, Russian: Государственный Совет Республики Татарстан) is the unicameral legislature of the Russian Republic of Tatarstan. It has hundred seats. Fifty are for the representatives of the political parties, while the other fifty are from the republic's localities. The members are elected for five years. The presiding officer is the Chairman of the State Council.

Located at 55.7978, 49.1256 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Politics of Tatarstan, Legislatures of the federal subjects of Russia, Unicameral legislatures

Galiaskar Kamal Tatar Academic Theatre

The Galiaskar Kamal Tatar Academic Theatre (Russian: Татарский Академический Театр имени Галиаскара Камала, Tatar: Галиәсгар Камал исемендәге татар дәүләт академия театры) is the leading Tatar theater in Kazan, Russia. Named after the playwright Galiaskar Kamal, it was founded on December 22, 1906. The first known Tatar theatrical efforts were during the 19th century when Tatar amateur theater groups emerged in some cities and towns of Russia with sizable Tatar populations.

Located at 55.7828, 49.117 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Theatres in Russia, Buildings and structures in Kazan, 1906 establishments in Russia, Tatar culture, Tatarstan, Buildings and structures built in the Soviet Union, Soviet culture, Visitor attractions in Tatarstan

Kazan State Medical University

Based primarily in Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia, the Kazan State Medical University (KSMU) is a federal university made up of seven faculties. Kazan State Medical University is a multifunctional and multi-eveled state institution of higher learning in medicine. It meets both personal and social needs in acquiring education in medicine, in developing biomedical and clinical sciences, as well as broadening scientific knowledge of medical sciences.

Located at 55.7906, 49.1409 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Universities in Tatarstan, Educational institutions established in 1814, Universities in Volga Region, Kazan, History of Tatarstan, Universities in Russia, Education in the Soviet Union

Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral (Kazan)

Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral (Petropavlovsky Cathedral, Russian: Петропавловский собор) is a Russian Orthodox church in Kazan. It's one of the most famous churches in Naryshkin Baroque. The temple is consecrated in honour of heavenly Tsar Peter I of Russia patron. Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral is built in 1722. Constructing were operated merchant Ivan Afanasievich Mikhlyaev the head imperial factories in Kazan.

Located at 55.7936, 49.1132 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Churches in Kazan, Eastern Orthodox church buildings, Religious buildings completed in 1722

Kazan State Technological University

Kazan National Research Technological University, KNRTU is an innovational scientific educational complex. The University comprises 15 academic and research institutes; runs over 100 Specialist, Bachelor’s, Master’s Degree and Ph.D. programs; enrolls over 27,000 undergraduate and graduate students, 900 Ph.D. and 100 Post-Doc students from Russia and other countries; employs over 300 Full Professors, Doctors of Science and 800 Associate Professors, Ph.D.

Located at 55.7859, 49.1451 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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New Rubin Kazan Stadium

Kazan Arena is name of a new stadium in Kazan, Russia that is currently under construction. Once completed in 2013 it will host football matches, especially the Russian Premier League side Rubin Kazan's home games. It will also host the 2013 Summer Universiade football competition as well as during the 2018 FIFA World Cup. It's capacity will be around 45,000. It will replace Central Stadium as Kazan's main football stadium.

Located at 55.8188, 49.1585 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Football venues in Russia, Stadiums under construction, FC Rubin Kazan, Sport in Kazan, 2018 FIFA World Cup stadiums, Buildings and structures in Kazan

Kazan State Finance and Economics Institute

The Kazan State Finance and Economics Institute (KSFEI) is an Institute in the city of Kazan of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia.

Located at 55.7867, 49.1264 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Economics schools

Derbyshki

Derbyshki is a residential area in the city of Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. Until November 1998 it was two rural localities, which were merged into Kazan in November 1998 along with a number of other rural localities of Vysokogorsky District.

Located at 55.8642, 49.2286 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Kazan