The ancient city with a long history is located on the Volga and is the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan. It has preserved many monuments of cultural heritage, unique architectural structures. The majestic ensemble of the Kazan Kremlin has become the hallmark of the city.
Over 400 objects were included in the list of monuments that are subject to preservation for future generations without changing their original image. Their appearance is associated with historical moments in the life of Kazan. You can find out about them in the museums of the capital, private and public galleries, information and educational centers.
The city has the only Russian branch of the famous "Hermitage" of St. Petersburg. The doors of the largest treasury of art in the Museum of Fine Arts of Tatarstan, etc. have been opened. To get acquainted with the city, it is proposed to visit the museums of Kazan from our list.
Kazan Kremlin
The Kazan Kremlin can rightfully be considered the heart of not only the city, but the entire Republic. Tatar and Russian cultural traditions perfectly coexist on its territory, and the domes of the Annunciation Cathedral are adjacent to the minarets of the Kul-Sharif mosque.
There are many architectural objects on the territory of the Kremlin that deserve attention. A detailed acquaintance will take several days, but a quick overview with a guide will take 1.5 hours. So what should you look out for first?
If you are lucky enough to be in Kazan in good weather, then by all means wander around the territory to look at the falling Syuyumbike tower, the above-mentioned cathedral and mosque, the Transfiguration Monastery, the Governor's Palace.
However, do not be upset if it is raining outside. And in such a situation, acquaintance with architectural values can be replaced by a voyage through the Kremlin museums and get acquainted with exhibitions devoted to Islamic culture, the history of the republic, the Great Patriotic War, as well as an art exhibition, which is a branch of the St. Petersburg Hermitage.
The Kazan Kremlin is not difficult to find, it is located in the city center, near the Kremlevskaya metro station. Those who decide to get to the heart of the Tatar capital by land transport can use buses and trolleybuses, the reference point will be the Baumana Street stop.
There are a lot of routes through it. The entrance to the territory of the Kremlin is free. But for a ticket to each of the museums you will have to pay separately. It is also better to check the schedule of their work on the official website before the visit.
National Museum of the Republic of Tatarstan
It is one of the symbols of the city. It is located in the building of the Gostiny Dvor, which is an architectural monument, but the most interesting things await guests not outside, but inside. Its history began quite a long time ago, in 1895.
Since then, it has repeatedly changed its name, location, but the essence has remained unchanged - this is the most important scientific research cultural center in the Republic, which is simply of tremendous importance for local residents. After all, it is here that they make sure that the Tatar culture is not only not forgotten, but also treated with care and respect.
It so happened that the basis of the exposition has always been private collections. One of the first was the personal collection of A.F. Likhachev, a famous historian and archaeologist.
For most of his life, he collected interesting items found during excavations, and ultimately decided to make them public. It is interesting that to this day it exists not only on state funds, but also on sponsors' money.
It is located in the city center, in the house number 2 on Kremlevskaya Street, in the area of the metro station of the same name. You can get to it using the subway or by buses and trolleybuses - there are enough routes here.
You can visit on any day except Monday from 10-00 to 18-00 (on Friday the working day is one hour shorter, until 17-00).
Kazan Academic Theater named after Kachalov
Kazan Academic Theater has been attracting art lovers for hundreds of years. Its history began back in 1791, when the local governor Baratayev gathered a small troupe for the first time. Later, it expanded significantly, mainly due to the serfs of the local landowners.
Since then, a lot of water has flown under the bridge. Today the troupe consists of professionals and collects sold out both at home and on tour. Only one thing remains unchanged.
Topical speeches are always heard from the stage of the Kazan Academic Theater, everyday and high questions are posed here, and answers to them will certainly be found. And even in Soviet times, when one could easily find oneself in places not so remote for having one's own opinion, they were not afraid to express it.
Nowadays, the repertoire of the Katchalov Theater is quite extensive. Here, both well-known performances based on the plays of Chekhov and Pushkin are staged, as well as performances based on modern works, which are rather ambiguous and controversial. But nevertheless, despite the controversy of critics, the hall is always full. Moreover, even theater-goers from the capital come here.
Of course, most of the performances of the Kazan Academic Theater are designed for an adult audience. However, there are also several nurseries that are on display in the morning.
The cradle of Tatarstan art is located at 48 Bauman Street.
You can get to it by bus or trolleybus (there are quite a few routes here), the nearest stop is Baumana Street. Evening performances traditionally begin at 18-00, children - at 11-00. Ticket offices are open from 10-00 to 19-00.
Chaliapin chamber hall
The Chaliapin Chamber Hall, located in the bell tower of the Epiphany Church, can be attributed to the new attractions. However, in such a short period of time it has already gained popularity among music fans and simply curious tourists.
The hall itself is small, and the atmosphere here was created rather than a concert one, but a salon. At the same time, excellent acoustics contributes to the success of each of the performances.
The repertoire is constantly changing, because not only invited musicians perform on the stage, but also art critics and even writers. A small museum dedicated to the life and work of F.I. Chaliapin.
The biography of this singer is very closely connected with Kazan and there is nothing surprising in the fact that it is here that many of his personal belongings have been preserved. Guests can see the legendary armchair grand piano with their own eyes, as well as letters, posters, records and much more.
In the hall, when there are no concerts there, you can watch films about Fyodor Ivanovich, as well as listen to recordings of his performances. In general, despite the fact that the exposition occupies a small area, it will certainly take a lot of time to visit it.
The Chaliapin Chamber Hall is located on Bauman Street, at 78.
The nearest metro station is Gabdulla Tukay Square.
It is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 12-00 to 18-00, but it is better to check the concert schedule immediately before the visit.
Gorky Literary Memorial Museum
Kazan is the birthplace of many famous people, including the life and work of Maxim Gorky and the singer Fyodor Ivanovich Chaliapin associated with this city. The exposition is dedicated to them. The location was not chosen by chance.
At the end of the 19th century, a bakery was located in a two-story house on today's Gorky Street, where the future famous writer worked as an assistant and auxiliary worker. Today the interiors have been recreated in the halls, personal belongings of Gorky and Chaliapin, as well as other exhibits related to their work, including personal letters and rough notes, have been collected.
In addition to the exposition itself, there is a literary cafe Stray Dog. Creative evenings are constantly held here, art lovers and city intelligentsia gather. In addition, the walls are decorated with the Silver Age collection. It is extremely pleasant to drink a cup of coffee or dine in such an environment, even if you fail to get to a concert or a performance by the writers.
It is located on Gorky Street, at 10. Not far from it there are two bus stops - Gogol Street and the Tenchurin Theater.
The doors are open on any day except Friday, from 10-00 to 17-00. But about the ongoing events, it is better to clarify on the official website. By the way, tickets for them are not cheap, since the cafe is not too big, and there are traditionally a lot of people who want to visit it.
Boratynsky Museum
Yevgeny Abramovich Boratynsky, one of the famous poets of the Pushkin era, was not born in Kazan, but life connected him and his descendants with this city with strong threads. Nowadays, a museum has been opened in the wing of the city family estate, the exposition of which is dedicated to the life and work of one of the stars of Russian literature of the 19th century.
Thanks to art critics and the descendants of Yevgeny Abramovich, the house managed not only to recreate the atmosphere, but also to collect quite a lot of the poet's personal belongings, today there are more than 4,000 thousand exhibits in the collection. Including collections of poems published during his lifetime.
By the way, it may seem strange to some, but the complex was based on enthusiasm for a long time, the authorities paid attention to it only in the early 90s. Prior to this, the exposition was located in the most ordinary office of the city school number 34.
Of course, most of the stands are dedicated to Yevgeny Abramovich. However, there are some among them that mention and tell about his friends - A.S. Pushkin and A. Dahlwige. Their things can also be found in exhibitions.
In the spacious rooms, creative evenings are periodically held, as well as annual literary readings. It is a great success to visit them, especially for those who consider themselves to be an admirer of literature.
Located at Maksim Gorky Street, 25/28.
You can get to it by bus, trolleybus or tram, the nearest stop is Tolstoy Street. Doors are open from Monday to Saturday from 10-00 to 17-00.
Museum of Fine Arts of the Republic of Tatarstan
One of the largest collections of paintings in our country. It is located in a luxurious mansion that once belonged to the commander of the troops of the Kazan District, and attracts even those who are completely indifferent to artistic delights.
Here you can get acquainted with the works of European and Russian artists of the 16-19 centuries, as well as masters of the brush of the Soviet era. The hotel space is occupied by paintings made by Tatar authors and dedicated to the national traditions of the Republic.
In addition, this is the only exposition in our country where you can study in detail the work of N.I. Feshina. By the way, this is why specialists from all over the country often come here. The pride is the collection of icons that were once taken out of the cathedrals of Sviyazhsk and are still here today.
In addition to the main exposition, there is a bell tower, which is definitely worth climbing at least in order to look at Kazan from a bird's eye view and admire its beauty.
Located in the central part of the city, on Karl Marx Street, 64.
The exposition is open on any day except Monday from 10-00 to 17-45 (on Saturday - until 16-45, on Friday from 12-00 to 21-00).
Museum-apartment of Musa Jalil
Among the Tatars, Musa Jalil is not just a writer, but a real national hero. After all, he contributed to the development of national culture, moreover, not only on the territory of the Republic, but throughout the entire Soviet Union. Despite the fact that he was born not in Kazan, but on the territory of the Orenburg province, his life was mainly associated with this city.
It is not surprising that they decided to perpetuate his memory by opening a personalized museum. It consists of two separate apartments, one of which is a memorial, the second is used as an exhibition hall, where books and personal belongings of the writer are exhibited.
Once a year, on February 15, a holiday is held - the Day of the Original. Visitors have a unique chance to see the famous “Moabit Notebooks”, which were written during their stay in the Nazi occupation.
In addition, there is a small literary living room, where meetings of admirers of Musa Jalil's work are regularly held, as well as young Tatar authors present their works. There is an interactive exhibition “Visiting Musa” for younger guests. This is not just an excursion, but a real journey into the world of national literature.
Located at 17 Gorky Street.
You can get to it by metro. The nearest station is Gabdulla Tukay Square.
The doors are open on any day except Sunday, from 10-00 to 17-00.
Sharif Kamal Museum Apartment
Sharif Kamaletdinovich Kamal is a famous Tatar writer and public figure. He was the first writer in the Republic, in whose honor a named museum was opened in 1950.
Which, in general, is not accidental, because the works of Kamal are practically a reference book for everyone who is fond of Tatar literature. In addition to his works of authorship, which raised important social issues, among his merits is the translation of Sholokhov's Virgin Soil Upturned, one of the first and the most successful.
He was one of the first in the republic to talk about the fact that being rich is not so good, and women have the same rights as men. The writer's apartment consists of two rooms - a memorial room, in which the furnishings and interior have been recreated.
Guests can not only get acquainted with the work and life of Kamal, but also get an idea of the life of the Tatar intelligentsia of the first half of the 20th century. The second room is a creative living room, in which literary evenings, meetings and readings are held to this day.
Including for schoolchildren. The last employee is treated especially attentively and they try to make each visit not only informative, but also fascinating.
Located at Ostrovsky Street, 15.
It is not so easy to get to it - from the metro station Ploshchad Gabdulla Tukay you will have to wander along the streets.
It works from Monday to Saturday from 10-00 to 17-00. You will have to pay extra for guided tours.
Konstantin Vasiliev Museum
Konstantin Vasiliev is one of the Soviet artists who was not recognized during his lifetime. The themes on which he wrote, depicting epic heroes, fairy-tale characters and mythological creatures on the canvases, were too unpopular then.
His work gained fame and fame after the death of the author. Today, most of them, more than 150, are collected in the collection of the Kazan Museum, opened in 2013. Although in fact it appeared much earlier, back in the 90s. But it was located far from the center and did not attract tourists too much.
Today the complex consists of five spacious rooms, the interiors of which are decorated in a minimalist style. Indeed, according to art critics and connoisseurs of painting, Vasiliev's works require special awareness and nothing should distract from them.
By the way, the director was a friend of the artist, and meeting him in one of the corridors today is a real success. Despite his high post, he is happy to communicate with visitors and talk about the life of the author of the paintings.
In addition to the exposition, which attracts tourists, there is its own art base; art classes for schoolchildren are held here. Located in the center, on Bauman street 29/11.
You can get to it on foot from the Kremlevskaya metro station.
Opening hours from 10-00 to 18-00, Monday is a day off.
Tukay Museum
The name of Gabdulla Tukay is quite common in Kazan - a metro station, a street, a theater and much more are named after him.Local literary critics put his name on a par with A.S. Pushkin and M.Yu. Lermontov. Indeed, it is Tukai who is considered the founder of the Tatar language and national literature.
It is not surprising that the exposition dedicated to him is located in one of the most luxurious mansions of the Old Tatar Quarter. By the way, one of the exhibitions is dedicated to her, in which objects of Tatar life are presented. Still, the main exhibits are the personal belongings of Gabdulla Tukay, collections of his works, published during his lifetime and after death. Here you can also see the writer's death mask.
In another exposition hall, guests have the opportunity to get acquainted with the social and cultural life of Kazan in the late 19th - early 20th centuries. In addition, you can look into the lecture room, where scientifically significant events and creative meetings are periodically held, as well as a small bookstore.
Also, there are two clubs at once - in one, teachers of the Tatar language and literature are engaged, in the other - everyone who wants to study its wisdom and national traditions. Located on Tukaya Street, at 74. Directly opposite the entrance there is a public transport stop - Cinema named after G. Tukay.
The exposition is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10-00 to 17-00.
Saydashev Museum
In Tatarstan, they are very sensitive to everything related to local culture, customs and traditions. It is not surprising that the composer Salikh Saydashev, who is considered to be the founder of Tatar folk music, is revered no less than Mozart in his homeland, in Salzburg, Austria.
The museum dedicated to the life and work of the composer contains a huge number of related exhibits. These are the notes that the maestro played, and photographs, and personal belongings, and furniture from his house, and, of course, musical instruments. There is even a death mask here - not many famous people are honored with such an honor.
Local guides are enthusiastic and respectful. I welcome each group warmly and the story turns out to be more life-like than official. Which cannot but please the tourists.
In addition to the exhibition hall, there is a salon where evenings and concerts are regularly held. Connoisseurs of art come here from the capital itself - in order to share opinions and listen to contemporary Tatar musicians.
It is located at 13 on Gorky Street, not far from the Ploschad Gabdulla Tukay metro station.
You can get into it on any day except Monday, from 10-00 to 17-00.
Museum of the History of the Annunciation Cathedral
The new state institution is located in the oldest monument of Orthodoxy in Kazan. It is included in a small number of museums in the world working at the temple. Interesting exhibitions have a double effect on a person in this holy place.
They enrich him spiritually, fill his soul with special values. The exposition presents over 100 objects, elements of works of art, documents related to the history of the Orthodox church, from the 16th century to the present.
It is of interest to examine Orthodox books, icons made in different styles, old photographs of monuments that adorned the pre-revolutionary city. The staff of the first archbishop of Kazan is kept here. Sviyazhsky Guriy Kazan Wonderworker was one of the most revered saints in Russia. You can see the original copy of the carriage donated to Catherine II in 1767.
The expositions are made using modern technologies and allow you to watch films on Orthodox themes. Look into every corner of the cathedral and view its wall paintings using the capabilities of an electronic kiosk. You can even learn how to paint with old script by attending the master class "Old Russian Calligraphy".
Museum of Natural History of Tatarstan
Interest in the emergence of our planet, its mountains, oceans, volcanoes, increases with the advent of new instruments and research methods. Gradually, the bowels of the earth reveal their secrets.
Scientific discoveries confirm many interesting moments of her life. Before us appear the skeletons of really wandering mammoths, dinosaurs, cave bears, woolly rhinos, huge sea animals. New minerals are discovered, elements of the periodic table, born during volcanic eruptions.
It is proposed to learn information about the geological processes of the planet since 2006 at the Museum of Natural History of Tatarstan (the only scientific and educational center of this type in the Volga region). New artifacts appear here every year.
They are brought from paleontological and mineralogical expeditions. The first expositions were organized from Stukenberg materials taken from Kazan University.
Acquaintance with the exhibitions takes place in a traditional and modern interactive form. It is proposed to communicate with the inhabitants of the Ice Age, walk next to a huge lizard, feed prehistoric fish in the aquarium. View distant planets with an interactive telescope.
Take part in the excavation by introducing yourself as a paleontologist. Uncover the secrets of man's appearance on earth.
"Mishkin House"
This kind, cheerful animal accompanied the childhood of all children. White and yellow bears, big and small bears made of wood, plastic, soft plush fabric (and even filled with sawdust) were favorite family members, best friends for babies. To remember these times, to show unique toys to children, grandchildren are invited to visit the original museum located in the center.
About 300 different Bears settled in a log house, in a specific place, doing their usual business. Someone flies in a balloon, plays the balalaika, saws wood, drinks tea with honey, and the laziest bear in a striped knitted dress lies in a hammock.
Each bear has its own story with a corresponding entourage. It is proposed to familiarize yourself with it at the entrance to the house. A cozy atmosphere of a real home with grandparents, cats and dogs is created.
A huge bear meets the guests of his home and invites them to plunge into the atmosphere of children's magic. The creators of their favorite characters are students of the Kazan Theater and Art School.
Their ideas are realized not only with the elements of interesting expositions, but also with the help of an exciting game. Children guess riddles, complete tasks. Participate in rides next to a real den, make wishes under the Wizard's tree.
Museum of Islamic Culture
Studying the history of the emergence, birth of the traditions of Islamic culture on the land of the Volga region is an important and interesting task. Islam is famous for its rich system of educational methods that influenced the formation of the nation of Tatarstan. You can learn about the special moments of its development in an institution located in the Kud Sharif mosque.
Here are exhibits and collections related to the history of the Muslim civilization. They are united in three main directions “Book culture of the Tatar people”, “Islam from the era of reformism to the modern period”, “Muslim civilization of the Volga region: from Bulgar to Kazan”.
An interactive exhibition with multimedia elements has been designed. Among them are the "Interactive window in the" Office of the educator "with views of old Kazan, the reconstruction of the architecture of the" Kazan Kremlin "in 3D format," The Scrolling Koran ".
The latter proposal is considered the central exhibit of the exhibitions. The Qur'an was published in 1803 and is the first edition in Arabic written by Muslims.
During the excursions, it is proposed to get acquainted with facsimiles of the unique manuscripts of the Holy Book, hear the sounding of the suras of the Koran. This is the only unique archive of documents of the Islamic world of the Turkic-Tatar peoples in Russia.
Lenin House Museum
The life of the Ulyanovs is connected with their stay in the city. Here Vladimir's father studied at the university and graduated with honors.According to the established tradition, they all came here every year, and in 1888 they moved to the Orlovs' house.
It was a two-story wooden mansion with a cozy balcony and surrounded by a small garden. The building is a typical building of a city house of the second half of the 19th century, in which the Russian intelligentsia lived.
Despite the fact that the family lived here for about a year, the stage of the formation of the political views of the future leader went through in this house (he became a supporter of the positions of the Marxists). In November 1937, one of the first museums in the capital, dedicated to the life of V.I. Lenin, was opened in the house.
The premises have completely preserved the old atmosphere of the family's life. She best tells about the conditions for the formation of the personality of a leader with revolutionary views.
The collections contain true documents, photographs, books, numerous photocopies demonstrating the historical events of the era. Many documents reveal interesting pages of his biography.
On their basis, guidebooks, booklets were published, expositions were formed in Kokushkino, where Lenin was in exile for participating in the student revolutionary gathering of 1887.
House-Museum of E. A. Boratynsky
The era of Pushkin is famous for a large number of names that have entered the history of literature, art, and scientific discoveries. Among them, the name of the poet stands out as a bright star: the master of philosophical lyrics, elegy E. Boratynsky.
Despite the fact that the poet spent most of his life in St. Petersburg, Kazan was for him a small homeland, a place of life for his ancestors. Several generations of the poet lived in Kazan and its environs (province of the XIX - XX centuries). He came here often.
It became possible to visit the old manor of the city, to get acquainted with archival documents reflecting the life of the great poet, since March 1977. There are over 4000 exhibits transferred from the family archives of the poet's relatives living in different cities and countries.
During the excursions, it is proposed to see the memorial things of the poet, documents, photographs, rare editions of the previous centuries. Among them there is a unique portrait of Leo Tolstoy, painted during his life, a lifetime portrait of Irakly Boratynsky.
The poet's younger brother was the governor of Kazan. A writing desk has been preserved in one of the rooms. Family legends confirm that Pushkin once worked for him. It is interesting to look at the unique family album containing about 100 photographs taken at the end of the 19th century.
The list of things of special value includes memorial things to A. Delvig, photos of Kazem-Bek. They depict rare views of Kazan, the faces of local residents. Estate address: Gorky Street, 25/28.
Kayum Nasyri Museum
The history of the country, the connection with generations of ancestors is primarily determined by the preservation of the language in which they communicated. The greatest social mission of language is to transfer knowledge and experience accumulated by humanity.
It reflects the worldview of generations, their traditions, achievements in the field of art and literature. With its help (it is not for nothing that the language is called "the mirror of the human soul"), the peculiarities of the people, the country are expressed.
The foundations of the literary language of Tatarstan were laid by the scientist (linguist, ethnographer, writer, historian) Kayum Nasyri. A famous scientist lived in the house, which is a monument of wooden architecture of the 19th century. The house was rebuilt in 2002 (it is an exact copy of the old building).
The scientist's office has been restored, interesting expositions have been created from the elements of workshops for locksmith, carpentry, bookbinding. The scientist loved to do applied work. Many "tips" in his activities were brought from trips to the Tatar villages of the ancient Sviyazhsky district.
The list of exhibits includes personal items (walking stick, chest, personal seal, watch - chronometer). Photos, textbooks (a madrasah according to logic, rewritten by a scientist, marked with his signature), a huge ethnographic material brought from trips.
Among the elements of the exposition are numerous examples of folk art (poems, songs, legends). Based on the materials of the scientist's book "Flowers and Herbs", a beautiful garden was grown around the house. It often hosts lessons for schoolchildren on the study of medicinal plants of the area. The estate is located at st. Paris Commune, 35.
Museum of Illusions and the House of the Giant
In May 2015, a modern entertainment complex was opened on the main pedestrian street of Bauman, 17 (almost the old Arbat in Moscow). The original attraction exhibition is located on two floors of the building.
In one part there is a gallery of 3D pictures. Each participant is invited to prove himself in a certain element of the plot: to be in an aquarium with sharks, jellyfish, piranhas. Fly over the abyss, learn all about the hellish cauldron.
Find himself on the deck of the Titanic, become one of the monsters of a Hollywood horror movie, the hero of your favorite cartoons. The main difference between the rides is the ability to take unique photographs without computer processing. Experts will help you choose the best angle, take pictures.
The second part of the ensemble represents a unique return to the world of childhood. Giants live here among huge furniture, personal belongings. Even their lunch has dimensions comparable to a regular cupboard, and the chair is invited to climb using a ladder. Any participant becomes a character in an unusual fairy tale.
House-Museum of Vasily Aksyonov
Writer Aksenov spent his childhood in a city estate located in the center of Kazan. Since 1930, it has become the residence of many townspeople (communal apartment), including for the writer's relatives after the arrest of his parents.
He lived here for more than 10 years and before his death expressed a desire to create in the estate a complex of a memorial office, a cafe, a literary and musical salon. After the restoration of the estate in 2009, his wishes were fulfilled.
The opening of the complex took place during the Aksenov-fest music festival with the participation of the Time Machine rock group. His son was present at the celebration and presented his father's typewriter "Hummingbird". The expositions contain personal belongings, notebooks of the writer.
The old estate houses a museum, a small hotel, Jazz Crossroads, and a cozy restaurant. The name of the hotel was chosen taking into account the special attitude of the writer to jazz. The comfortable hall often hosts creative evenings, meetings of young writers, and musical concerts.
Museum of the 1000th anniversary of Kazan
The National Cultural Center "Kazan" includes several independent state institutions. Among them is a museum opened in honor of the 1000th anniversary of the city. Its expositions reflect the events of the historical past of Kazan, its cultural heritage.
Three thematic halls represent all aspects of the life of the Tatar people from the ancient period to the present day. The first hall is called "Ancient Kazan" and contains elements of expositions from the 1st millennium BC to the 15th century.
Among the original exhibits there are restored monuments: the Kazan gate (the former symbol of the city), the city key (made by analogy with the key of the Volga Bulgaria), a copy of the unique exhibit "The Hat of Kazansk". The exhibitions of the second back cover the period from the 15th century to the beginning of the 20th century.
They contain documents, artifacts that reveal trade, economy, spiritual development of the capital of the province, which became part of Russia. The expositions of the third hall are dedicated to the Republic of Tatarstan (1991-2019) as a major center of the Volga region, throughout Russia. The general fund consists of 49412 units.
It is represented by expositions: Kazan Khanate, Volga Bulgaria, Capture of Kazan, Golden Horde, Kazan today and tomorrow, etc. A separate exhibition is devoted to materials related to the historical visits to the city by past rulers: Peter I, Paul I and Nicholas I, Catherine II.
In the branch of the institution (Kazan City Hall) there are documents telling about the history of the city's self-government.
Museum of Socialist Life
The way of life during the Soviet Union has not yet been lost in the historical jungles of Tatarstan. Thousands of memories, real elements of everyday life live in eyewitness stories, thematic literature. Things, the spirit of the 70s and 80s of the XX century, which lived a large country, are presented in the only unique place in Russia.
The idea of organizing a "collection of positive emotions" belongs to Rustem Valiakhmetov during the collapse of the Soviet Union. Every element of the interesting exhibits evokes nostalgic memories.
I would like to recall the beautiful packaging (for example, "stone flower"), the familiar smell of perfume, turn on an old vacuum cleaner, look at the old TV screen, try on items of clothing. Now only the elements of computer games can resemble the old interior.
The exhibitions consist of 7 thousand exhibits. Acquaintance with them begins with the stairs, where once there was a smoking room for residents of a communal apartment at a house on University Street.
After their eviction, the first exhibition was an exposition entitled "Bad Habits in the USSR" (showing packs of cigarettes, cigarettes, real bottles of alcohol). Looking at the exhibits, it is hard to believe that quite recently these were elements of "achievements, technology", scarce items that the country lived with.
Chak-chak Museum
It is difficult to imagine the traditions of the life of the Tatar people without national tea drinking. Until now, all the secrets of its preparation are unknown. You can learn some details of the process, try a healing drink, listen to its history in the house of the merchant Vafa Bigaev (an architectural monument of the early 19th century).
On the basis of the surviving documents and photographs, they recreated the previous interior, presented the elements of everyday life (tools, clothing) of a wealthy Tatar family. Everything is allowed to be touched with hands, examined from all sides.
The museum shop offers to buy and taste chak-chak, baursak, national sweets and some other dishes prepared according to old recipes. During the excursion, information is provided about different periods of the life of the population of Tatarstan, based on the research of scientists - encyclopedists of the country.
During the work of the institution, she received awards in many republican, all-Russian, international competitions.
Museum of Happy Childhood
The theme of memories of the Soviet past is reflected in the walls of many sights of the city. This is not only a reflection of the life of an adult, but also the many aspects of the life of children, the methods of their upbringing.
Its main element has always been toys, themed games, and children's literature. Only in the memory of a person live ancient desks covered with inscriptions, primers, blue globes, obligatory portraits, busts of Lenin (now these attributes of life are depicted by other names, other faces).
You can look at abacus for a long time, old calculating devices, certificates, ties, badges, pennants of the past. As if you are returning to the walls of your old school (here you are allowed to touch any exhibit). On the second floor there is an exposition "the labyrinth of life". Each room contains things that accompany a person throughout life.
The first models of iron cars (the dream of every Soviet boy). Rubber animals, miniature sewing machines, knitting machines, numerous variants of old dolls (they are not like modern "Barbies"). Hundreds of toys from Soviet times.
In one of the halls there are samples of the old school uniforms (briefcases, suits, dresses, aprons). Someday, today's toys and clothes will be museum rarities that have come from the happy childhood period of any time.
Memorial Museum of the Great Patriotic War
The feats and patriotism of the Soviet people during the Great Patriotic War remain fresh in the memory of people. The graves of the dead soldiers have not yet overgrown, the formidable military structures built during the war period have not disappeared.
The memory of grateful descendants living in the free countries of the former Union is reflected in numerous expositions and exhibitions. In Kazan, such a historical place is the memorial complex in the ancient Kremlin.
The expositions were based on documents provided by the National Museum, the organization of veterans, military search services, and personal archives. Among them it is proposed to look at weapons, uniforms, military equipment, regimental banners, drawings by artists from the front. Officer's tablets, maps, compasses, orders, medals, important documents.
With the help of the language of front-line relics, one can feel the feat of ordinary soldiers going to their deaths, defending the Motherland. The list of exhibits includes elements brought from the battlefield: rifles, an anti-tank 37-mm cannon, uniforms of generals, officers of the Red Army, and captured enemy weapons.
Annually, the memorial complex hosts solemn events dedicated to the victory in the war.
Warrior Spirit Weapon Museum
Looking at modern missiles, airplanes, green technology with a not immediately understood purpose, it is false to believe that once upon a time, soldiers had a completely different weapon at their disposal. They determined the mood, spirit of the warrior, helped to win.
From the depths of centuries of the life of the Tatar people came the elements of a huge collection of weapons: offensive, defensive. Shining blades of sabers, swords, made in the Bronze Age, the era of the Golden Horde. Swords belonging to the Scythians, Sarmatians, Huns, Cimmerians. You are invited to hear about their features during an interesting excursion.
On the exhibition stands there are sabers from different centuries, as a symbol of the development of weapons ideas. The information “where, by whom and when they were used” is provided. Shit, helmet, saber, sword are allowed to touch, use during filming.
It is proposed to rest on the khan's throne, covered with the skins of wild animals, as thousands of years ago. Not war, but the spirit of a warrior, controlled by reason, allows you to avoid hostilities, defeat unexpected dangers.
This is demonstrated by the original decoration in the form of a boat hovering under the ceiling. They are riddled with arrows and are a symbol of dangers that lie in wait for travelers. Knowledge, the ability to handle weapons will make any journey safe.
The exposition is located on the territory of the Kazan Kremlin.
Museum of History of Kazan University
In 1979, the famous University of Kazan celebrated its 175th anniversary. In its development, it has gone from imperial status to an educational center of federal significance. Over 200 years of history, scientists have grown up on the basis of the university, whose names have become known all over the world.
Scientific schools were formed with outstanding researchers, who gave mankind numerous discoveries. Future statesmen, scientists, representatives of art, literature, sports studied and worked at the university. Among them are the names of Arbuzov, Lev Tolstoy, Aksakov, Lobachevsky, Butlerov, etc.
Lenin's father was a university student (who graduated with honors). Successful expositions reflect the role of students and teachers in the political life of Russia. The memorial complex is located in the main building of the KFU. It includes the Imperial Hall and a lecture hall.
The interior of the 19th - 20th centuries has been preserved in it. Lenin and Tolstoy studied here. All student events were traditionally held in the Imperial Hall. Now it is one of the city's favorite places with excellent acoustics for holding music festivals and concerts.
Slava Zaitsev Gallery-Workshop
In a small room of a private gallery there are no masterpieces of masters of painting, graphics, sculpture. Amazing paintings are not painted in tempera, oil, watercolors, but visitors get a special impression, surprise at their appearance.The total number of works is 100 units.
The exhibition space occupies 126 m2. The talented artist of Kazan, Slava Zaitsev, found a rare direction in art for himself, defined his own style. For painting, he uses numerous materials at hand: nails, threads, furniture clips, sand, leaves, butterfly wings, etc.
The artist performed his first work in the style of "collage" at the expense of pictures from magazines. Looking at pictures from staples, obtained by driving them into a board, it seems that they were made with ordinary pencils.
In one room there is a gallery and an artist's workshop, a collection of rare plants collected by Zaitsev. He himself meets the guests (together with a talking parrot), talks, performs work in their presence, conducts master classes. The gallery is located in the center of the city, on the station square.
Anti-alcohol Museum Moonshine
An alcoholic drink is obtained by distilling the mash (artisanal distillation) through special devices (homemade, factory). To obtain mash, various sugar-containing products were used: grain, beets, fruits, potatoes.
Unlike moonshine, vodka is made from rectified alcohol. The widespread product became one of the popular elements of everyday life among different peoples ("raki" in Bulgaria, "garelka" in Belarus, "palinka" in Hungary, "bimber" in Poland, etc.). There are numerous traditions of its manufacture and use.
It is used as a "currency" even now. Moonshine occupies an important place in the history of Russian life. It is impossible to imagine funny fairs (Saratov, Makarevskaya, Nizhegorodskaya), large cities of the Volga region without the presence of moonshine.
Learn about the popular drink, see household items that accompany its production, use is offered in the expositions of the original museum. They are created on the basis of 10 thousand elements. They were brought from private collections, found in the past centers of moonshine.
Moonshine stills, wine glasses, bottles, glasses, kitchen utensils of the past centuries are located in rooms with an old interior. Some of the walls are covered with newspapers, magazine clippings, scraps of old wallpaper. They are decorated with hand-made carpets.
During the excursion, you are invited to listen to the history of the emergence of moonshine, to find out the origin of the famous expressions: "fill your eyes", "walk under the fly", "5 drops each", "get drunk to hell." Where did the tradition of "smashing the dishes for good luck", "not leaving empty bottles on the table", "drinking for the ladies while standing" came from?
At the end of the tour, you are invited to take part in the tasting of five varieties of moonshine.
The institution is located on the central street of Bauman.
