Tatarstan

The Republic of Tatarstan is an advanced and economically successful region of Russia. A number of innovative and cutting edge projects are tested here, which makes life in Tatarstan comfortable and easy. Industry, agriculture, science, education, culture, art, sport, and tourism are highly developed in Tatarstan.

The capital of Tatarstan, Kazan, is a city with a 1,000 year history.

The nature of Tatarstan — floodplains, the Volga River, steep banks of the Kama, the Chatyr-Tau mountain, and lush forests — fascinates everyone from first sight. The Republic is rich with large oil fields, helping maintain a high standard of living in the region.

Tatarstan is a sports hub of Russia, with major sporting events taking place here every year. It is one of the most attractive regions for tourists. Annually hundreds of thousands of visitors come to Kazan, Bolgar, and the island city of Sviyazhsk.

Residents of the Republic of Tatarstan speak two languages: Russian and Tatar. They also know English and other languages.

5 reasons to visit Tatarstan

There are 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Tatarstan (Kazan Kremlin, Bolgar Historical, and Archaeological Complex, Assumption Cathedral and Monastery of the town-island of Sviyazhsk), and the city itself received a UNESCO medal.
Since ancient times, Tatarstan is home of two cultures, so you get a unique opportunity to appreciate both the astounding beauty of Christian churches and Islamic mosques when strolling around the city.
Universal mouthwatering Tatar food includes meat dishes as well as vegetarian options. Substantial pies, delicious noodle soup, öçpoçmaq, and qistibi (flatbread filled with mashed potatoes) — there are plenty of things on offer for culinary tourists.
Everyone is a welcome guest in the Tatar culture, as locals serve them the best dishes, and try to cater for every need of a tourist.
The veritable pearl of Tatarstan is its capital. Kazan is well known thanks to its exuberant architecture, magnificent churches and mosques, neat and clean parks, and cozy pedestrian zones.

Speak like a Tatar

Residents of the Republic of Tatarstan speak both Russian and Tatar. Bilinguism is omnipresent: names of streets and places, working hours signs, local television shows, public transport stops announcements — everything is available in 2 languages.

Here are the phrases to help out every football fan find a common language with the locals.

Russian Transcription in Russian Tatar Transcription in Tatar English
Привет [Privet] Сәлам [Salam!] Hi
Как тебя зовут? [Kak tebya zovut?] Исемең ничек? [Isemen nicheck?] What is your name?
Меня зовут… [Menya zovut…] Минем исемем ... [Minem isemem…] My name is...
В какой стороне находится стадион? [V kakoy storone nahoditsa stadion?] Стадион кайсы якта? [Stadion kaysi yakta?] Which way is the stadium?
Какие команды играют? [Kakie komandy igrayut?] Кайсы командалар уйный? [Kaysi komandalar ooini?] What teams are playing?
Russian Transcription in Russian Tatar Transcription in Tatar English
Привет [Privet] Сәлам [Salam!] Hi
Как тебя зовут? [Kak tebya zovut?] Исемең ничек? [Isemen nicheck?] What is your name?
Меня зовут… [Menya zovut…] Минем исемем ... [Minem isemem…] My name is...
В какой стороне находится стадион? [V kakoy storone nahoditsa stadion?] Стадион кайсы якта? [Stadion kaysi yakta?] Which way is the stadium?
Какие команды играют? [Kakie komandy igrayut?] Кайсы командалар уйный? [Kaysi komandalar ooini?] What teams are playing?
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