Kazan

Also known as Qazan

not to be confused with Khasan

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Key facts

Russian inhabited locality.pushpin_relief: 1
Russian inhabited locality.image_flag: Flag of Kazan.svg
Russian inhabited locality.image_coa: Coat of Arms of Kazan (Tatarstan).svg
Russian inhabited locality.en_name: Kazan
Russian inhabited locality.ru_name: Казань
Russian inhabited locality.loc_name1: Казан
Russian inhabited locality.loc_lang1: Tatar
Russian inhabited locality.pushpin_map: Russia Tatarstan#European Russia#Russia#Europe
Russian inhabited locality.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Tatarstan##Location in European Russia##Location in Russia##Location in Europe
Russian inhabited locality.holiday: 30 August
Russian inhabited locality.federal_subject: Tatarstan
Russian inhabited locality.adm_inhabloc_jur: City of republic significance of Kazan
Russian inhabited locality.capital_of: Republic of Tatarstan
Russian inhabited locality.adm_ctr_of1: city of republic significance of Kazan
Russian inhabited locality.inhabloc_cat: City
Russian inhabited locality.inhabloc_type: City of republic significance
Russian inhabited locality.urban_okrug_jur: Kazan Urban Okrug
Russian inhabited locality.mun_admctr_of1: Kazan Urban Okrug

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Qazan
Population: 1329825
Area: 425.3
Elevation: 60
Official website: kzn.ru
Image: KAZ Collage 2015.png
Dialing code: 843

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Commons category: Kazan
inception: 1005-00-00
postal code: 420000–420999
Commons gallery: Казань
native label: Казан
time of earliest written record: 1391-00-00
P8168: Jock Clear
nickname: Third Capital of Russia
social media followers: 8440
P12749: Hans Kohlhase

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65 sections

Contents

Etymology
History
Middle Ages
Russian Tsardom period
Russian Empire period
Soviet period
Modern period
Heraldry
Administrative and municipal status
City divisions
Economy
Investments
Transportation
Bus
Tram
Trolleybus
Metro
Railways
Public transit
Cycling
Waterways
Highways
Intercity buses
Kazan International Airport
Barabız (historic)
Demographics
Population
Ethnicity
Religion
Languages
Geography
Climate
Central Kazan
Kremlin
Towers
Bistä, or Posad
Wooden Kazan
Other major buildings
Cityscape
Education and science
Primary and secondary education
Higher education
Science
Government and administration
Communication
Sports
Notable athletes
Infrastructure
Important events
International relations
Branch offices of embassies
Consulates
Visa centers
Twin towns and sister cities
International organizations membership
Other organizations
Notable people
In popular culture
See also
Notes
References
Notes
Sources
Further reading
External links

not to be confused with Khasan

Kazan is the largest city and capital of Tatarstan, Russia. The city lies at the confluence of the Volga and the Kazanka rivers, covering an area of , with a population of over 1.3 million residents, and up to nearly 2 million residents in the greater metropolitan area. Kazan is the fifth-largest city in Russia, being the most populous city on the Volga and within the Volga Federal District.