1. The third capital of Russia
The capital of Tatarstan

2. Why Kazan?

3. Rich cultural heritage
Kazan is more than 1000 years old
Kazan is one of the culturally and historically valuable cities among such first class cities like Moscow and Saint Petersburg
Kazan Kremlin is designated by UNESCO as World Heritage Site
City retained the monuments
of the Golden Horde,
Khan’s and Russian periods

4. Meeting of religions and cultures
Kazan is a wonderful example of tolerance, peaceful and harmonious coexistence between Christian and Muslim religion and culture
The unique combination of Tatar and Russian culture, Christianity and Islam. Temple of all religions

5. The presence of the Christian shrine - Kazan Icon of the God Mother
Kazan has one of the most venerated by pilgrims Christian relic - the Miraculous Icon of Kazan God Mother

6. Museum of the socialist way of life

7. Universiade in 2013
FINA World Championships in 2012
FIFA World Cup in 2018
will be held in Kazan

8. Moscow – St.Petersburg - Kazan St.Petersburg – Moscow – Kazan
New tour “Three capitals of Russia”
Available tours:
Moscow –  St.Petersburg - Kazan
 St.Petersburg – Moscow – Kazan
Moscow – Kazan
 St.Petersburg - Kazan

9. Ideal location – on the bank of the Volga river
Volga River is recognizable among tourists from all over the world and one of the largest rivers in the world (the width of the river near the city is 4.5 km.)
Regular 2, 3-day cruises along the Volga River, which can be combined with visiting of Kazan

10. New tourism center
The Ancient city of Bolgar

11. The biggest printed Koran is located
in Tatarstan

12. Further information about Tourism
Tourism information Centre
Kazan city, Kremlovskaya st. №15
Official tourism portal of Kazan

13. Welcome to Tatarstan!