The Republic of Tatarstan is one of the most dynamic, economically developed and stable regions of the Russian Federation. The republic has adopted its own Development Strategy 2030, which is based on people and human capital.
This is a land with a thousand-year history, rich in natural resources and possessing a unique cultural heritage. 3.8 million people live in Tatarstan, and about 50% of the population of Russia in a radius of 1000 km.
Tatarstan today is 1 million US dollars of foreign direct investment per day, 50% of its output is exported; 164 partner countries.
Kazan, the capital of the republic, has long become a hospitable home for major world events.
“Qualitatively held international events are our brand”, - Rustam Minnikhanov, President of the Republic of Tatarstan
Geography and nature
Tatarstan is located in the very center of the European part of the country, at the intersection of the most important trade arteries - land, air and water, connecting Europe and Asia.
The capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, Kazan, is located at a distance of 797 km east of Moscow.
• 1.2 million people in the capital
• 50% of the population
• 10 of the country's 15 million-plus cities within a radius of 1000 km
• 797 km from Moscow to Kazan
• 20 daily flights to Moscow
• 2 international airports, 3 river ports, 1,880 km of railways, 39,200 km of highways, 3 logistic complexes of A-class
68 thousand sq.m.
The area of the land
The number of municipalities is 974. The largest cities are Kazan (the capital), Naberezhnye Chelny, Nizhnekamsk, Almetyevsk.
On the territory of the republic is the newest city in the history of Russia - Innopolis.
974
The number of municipalities
The territory of the republic is a plain in the forest and forest-steppe zone with small hills. About 20% of the republic’s territory is covered by forests consisting of deciduous and coniferous trees. On the territory of Tatarstan are the Volga-Kama State Natural Biosphere Reserve and the Lower Kama National Park.
Tatarstan is rich in water resources: there are 4 large reservoirs, 500 small rivers and more than 8000 lakes and ponds.
Weather and climate
Climate
Temperate continental, with warm summers and moderately cold winters.
Temperature
Average January temperature is -9.3 °C, average July temperature is +24.8 ° C.
Precipitation
The average annual rainfall is 554 mm, sunny days per year - 272.
Over the past 10 years, climate changes have been noted towards warming and increasing humidity. Winter in Tatarstan becomes close to the Baltic winter, and summer to the Mediterranean winter.
Social portrait, religion
3.8 million people live in the Republic of Tatarstan, and about 50% of the population of Russia in a radius of 1000 km. The main core of Strategy-2030 is - man, human capital.
People are the main value, and the republic is rich in talents.
Numbers:
• 3.8 million people
• 115 nationalities
• 2.4 million people of economically active population
• 76% of urban residents
Tatarstan is a unique region of Russia due to its multiculturalism, multiconfessionality and tolerance.
Economy, production
http://madeintatarstan.com/
The key components of the success of the economy of Tatarstan are stability, transparency of power, openness to business and continuous development.
The Republic of Tatarstan is one of the most economically developed regions of the Russian Federation, making a significant contribution to its economy.
Gross regional product of the Republic of Tatarstan
GRP structure
The foreign trade turnover of the Republic of Tatarstan in 2018 is 19.26 billion US dollars
The share of small and medium-sized businesses in the region’s GRP is about 30%
The development of the economy of the republic within the framework of Strategy 2030 is carried out in the format of regional cluster activation
Key sectors of the economy:
• Oil industry
• Chemical industry
• Engineering
• IT
• Agriculture and Food
• Pharmaceuticals and medical equipment
• Construction Materials
Tatarstan produces:
42.3% of ethylene polymers in Russia
33, 5 trucks of Russia
28, 3% of Russian tires tires and cameras
36.4 million tons of oil (2018)
99, 2% - oil refining depth
7 federal investment sites
SEZ “Innopolis” - a large-scale project for the development of the Russian IT center
http://www.innopolis.com/business/sez-innopolis/Transport accessibility
The Republic of Tatarstan is as accessible as possible for guests, which is largely due to its advantageous geographical position. On the territory of Tatarstan, the two largest rivers of Europe flow - the Volga and the Kama; the Trans-Siberian railway passes, as well as the federal highway M7, there are three airports, including two international ones.
By plane
Kazan International Airport accepts direct flights from many cities of Russia, in particular from Moscow (travel time is 1 hour 15 minutes), St. Petersburg (travel time is 2 hours 05 minutes). International flights connect Kazan with world cities such as Frankfurt, Istanbul, Riga, Helsinki, Prague and others.
Begishevo International Airport is 19 km from Nizhnekamsk and 27 km from Naberezhnye Chelny. Flight time from Moscow is 1 hour 40 minutes, from St. Petersburg - 2 hours 10 minutes.
By train
Several trains leave from Moscow daily to the capital of Tatarstan. Travel time is from 11 to 13 hours. Also, trains go from the south (Adler) and east (Novosibirsk, Vladivostok) directions.
There are two railway stations in Kazan: the central station (Kazan Passazhirskaya) and the North station (Kazan-2 - Vosstaniye Passazhirskaya). The central railway station "Kazan" is located in the city center, near the Kazan Kremlin. The railway station "Kazan-2" takes transit trains.
By bus and by car
Four federal highways M-7 Volga (E 22), R 239, R 241 and R 175 connect the capital of Tatarstan with the major cities of Russia: Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, Ufa (with entrances to Cheboksary, Izhevsk, Perm), Orenburg, Ulyanovsk. The distance from Moscow to Kazan is 797 km, travel time is 12 hours.
Bus station "Stolichny" - the main and oldest bus station in the city of Kazan, serves all major bus destinations.
Bus station "Yuzhny" is oriented to the south and south-east directions.
The "Vostochny" bus station serves intercity and interregional routes in the east direction.
On the boat
Navigation is carried out on four main rivers: the Volga, Kama, Vyatka and Belaya rivers. River ports are located in many large and tourist attractive cities - Kazan, Naberezhnye Chelny, Elabuga, Tetyushy, Bolgar, Sviyazhsk. Among the guests and residents of the city, short river walks from Kazan are popular.
Main symbols of the region
White Leopard - coat of arms of Tatarstan
In ancient times, the ancestors of modern Tatars - the Volga-Kama Bulgars - considered the white leopard a deity of fertility and the protector of children. In the modern coat of arms, it symbolizes the patronage of the citizens of the republic, the raised right paw is a heraldic gesture that means the greatness of the supreme power and at the same time the beginning of the movement (the beginning of the movement of Tatarstan on the path of renewal). Sharp claws and fangs - the ability to fend for oneself. At the same time, a raised tail is a sign of friendliness. In Kazan, you can see the snow leopard in the zoo garden.
Kazan hat and winged serpent Zilant - coat of arms of Kazan
Flag of Tatarstan
KAMAZ-Master
It was founded in 1988. The only factory team in Russia that successfully represents the country in world motorsport is a multiple winner and seventeen-time winner of the Dakar super marathon and deservedly occupies a leading position in the global ranking of automobile teams. Today, the KAMAZ-master team is fully composed of KAMAZ athletes, 5 World Cup holders, 16 international-class masters of sports, 12 Honored Masters of Sports of Russia, 16 masters of sports. The uniqueness of the team is that it is the only one among the elite of international rallies to develop, design, assemble racing trucks and compete on them.
Innopolis
Innopolis is the first Russian city for IT professionals. This is a city created from scratch: infrastructure, economics, education and services in Innopolis are built using high technology. A special economic zone has been created in Innopolis to attract promising technology companies. Residents can rely on tax benefits and preferences. Innopolis was chosen by Yandex, Kaspersky, Tinkoff, Rostec and other companies. Innopolis University is the intellectual core of the new city. This is a new Russian university where students receive higher IT education and participate in scientific research in this area. Everyday life of Innopolis residents is similar to everyday life of residents of traditional cities, only everything happens faster and more convenient. Innopolis is part of the World Organization “United Cities and Local Authorities” of the Eurasian Branch. The city administration has access to the best practices of the world community.
http://www.innopolis.com/
Chuck-chuck
Chuck-chuck rightfully became a symbol of hospitality of the Tatar people. Just as Russians traditionally greet guests with bread and salt, so the Tatars treat their guests with chuck-chuck. Very often, the chuck-chuck is taken as a gift to other cities, it is given during family holidays or even business meetings with foreign partners. There is a whole museum in Kazan dedicated to national sweets, which is located in the Old Tatar settlement. Here, guests can learn the history, the recipe for cooking, cook and of course, enjoy the taste of chuck-chuck along with fragrant Tatar tea.
Temple of all religions in Kazan
Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
Kazan (a cauldron) - the name of Kazan (center of the family "Kazan")
Kul Sharif Mosque
The Kul Sharif mosque in Kazan is the main mosque of Tatarstan, one of the largest Muslim temples in Europe, which is located on the territory of the Kazan Kremlin. The construction of the mosque, or rather, its reconstruction, was carried out for almost ten years - from 1996 to 2005. A beautiful architectural complex was built instead of the legendary mosque of the Kazan Khanate, which was destroyed during the assault of Kazan by Ivan the Terrible in 1552. The mosque got its name in honor of Kul-Sharif, the last imam of the seid of the destroyed temple.
Kazan Kremlin
The Kazan Kremlin is the main attraction of the capital of Tatarstan, which without exaggeration can be called the "heart" of the city. This is a complex in which harmoniously and distinctively Russian and Tatar cultural traditions combine, architectural, historical and archaeological monuments reveal the centuries-old history of the city. The Stone Kremlin appeared on this site in the XII century. In 1552, the troops of Ivan the Terrible captured Kazan: the old fortress, including the mosque located on its territory, was destroyed. The construction of new fortifications that have survived to our time began in 1556. The work was supervised by the builders of the St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow - Postnik Yakovlev and Ivan Shiryai. In 2000, the Kazan Kremlin was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Kremlin is also the seat of the President of the Republic of Tatarstan.
https://kazan-kremlin.ru/
Sabantuy
Sabantuy (Tat. Sabantuy, Saban Tue - plow festival) is an ancient rite of Turkic peoples. Traditionally, it was held before the start of sowing work, and nowadays it is a cheerful celebration at the end of the sowing, at which national songs and dances, comic contests and sports are held. Sabantuy in Tatarstan has the status of a public holiday and is held in every municipal district and settlement of the republic. Every year during Sabantuy throughout Tatarstan, hundreds of thousands of residents and guests of the republic take part as organizers, artists, athletes and just spectators.
The Leaning Tower of Syuyumbike in the Kazan Kremlin
The pearl of the Kazan Kremlin is poetically called the architectural symbol of Kazan - the Syuyumbike tower, which, in addition to its historical significance, is also known as an object of urban mythology. The height of the Syuyumbike tower is 58 m, and its location inside the Kremlin on a hill, far from the fortress walls, determined its purpose as a watchtower. A panoramic view of the Volga and Kazanka, as well as the surroundings of the Kremlin, was perfectly suited for defensive purposes. The tower is named for the last Kazan ruler Syuyumbike. The tower is included in the list of forty falling towers of the world. Its deviation from the vertical is 2 meters. The deviation occurred due to subsidence of the foundation in one part. To date, the fall of the tower has stopped.
Ratings and awards
• UN Sustainable Development Investment Award
• 1st place in terms of the level of innovative activity of organizations among the constituent entities of the Russian Federation in 2019
• 1st place in the National rating of the state of the investment climate in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation (2015, 2016, 2017)
• Winner of the Aga Khan Award for public spaces development program
• The best region of Russia for gastronomic tourism (National Geographic Traveler magazine award)
Main events
Tatarstan Petrochemical Forum
One of the largest international events in the oil and gas industry in Russia, marked by the signs of the World Association of the Exhibition Industry and the Russian Union of Exhibitions and Fairs. The forum is supported by the President of the Republic of Tatarstan. Traditionally, the Tatarstan Petrochemical and Chemical Forum will unite under its leadership four major industry exhibitions: International Specialized Exhibition “Oil, Gas. Petrochemistry", Specialized Exhibition "Ecotechnologies and Equipment of the 21st Century", Specialized exhibition “Geo-Kazan: Exploration. Geodesy. Cartography", 6th international specialized exhibition “Interplastica. Kazan"
TIAF supported by Automechanika
International Automotive and Support Forum of a leading international exhibition brand in the field of auto parts, components and equipment for auto service Automechanika.
CIPR Conference
An up-to-date intersectoral platform created to consolidate the industry and ensure a global dialogue between industry representatives, ICT industry professionals, the defense industry, investors and the state on the most pressing and relevant issues of the development of the digital economy, non-resource exports, conversion to the defense industry and cyber security.
EDURussia Forum (Education in Russia)
The largest forum of federal significance for professionals of the national education system in order to disseminate the best world and domestic experience at all levels of education in the life-learning format, to present the educational potential of the country to the international community.
Russian Venture Forum
The central event of the Russian venture industry, where leaders of the best Russian technology companies and investors gather. An international platform for discussions, the exchange of experience of professionals, a “like-minded club” united by a desire to promote the development of future technologies, a “point of entry” into the industry of direct investment and venture capital. The forum is included in the register of official events of EBAN, Venture Club, Tech Tour, NBAA (National Business angels association), RVC (Russian Venture Company), RVCA (Russian Venture Capital Association).
International Economic Summit "Russia - Islamic World: KazanSummit"
Being a unique platform for interaction between Russia and the Islamic world, the summit is a leading international platform for discussing cooperation and implementing joint projects, as well as helping to present the country's economic opportunities and potential.
Festivals
Tatarstan is a place of concentration of cultural and social events 365 days a year.
Chaliapin Festival
The Fyodor Chaliapin International Opera Festival or Chaliapin Festival has been held since 1982. The best Russian and foreign performers come to Kazan, the small homeland of the great Russian singer. Traditionally, the festival program is based on performances in which Fedor Chaliapin performed himself. The festival is dedicated to the singer’s birthday, held in February, lasts about ten days and ends with a gala concert with the stars of the opera.
International Festival of Classical Ballet named after Rudolf Nureyev
The big ballet festival was founded in 1987. Following the path of Rudolf Nureyev’s creative heritage, the festival aims to advance the future of ballet art, while carefully preserving its traditions. During the work of the Nureyev forum on the stage of the Theater n.a. M. Jalil, it was able to achieve high international recognition and become a real hallmark of the modern culture of Tatarstan.
"JAZZ in the Kremlin" with Olga Skepner
The annual open-air summer music festival, held since 2007. Concerts are held weekly, on Thursdays, for 1–2 months (July – August). The stylistics of the Kazan jazz forum is diverse: each concert evening is dedicated to a certain musical direction - from the mainstream to the avant-garde.
Gastronomic festival "Tasty Kazan"
Kazan has not only national cuisine, but also many different cafes that offer everything from homemade desserts to Pan-Asian cuisine. You can try all the delights of restaurant cuisine at the “Tasty Kazan” festival. The festival venue is divided into thematic zones: national cuisine, street food, cooking workshops, tastings, farmer's alley, as well as competitions and performances by creative groups.
International multi-format festival "ARENALAND"
ARENALAND is divided into thematic zones and includes interactive venues, food courts, contests, art objects, sports competitions and much more. Particular attention is paid to the musical component of the festival, the headliners of which are popular DJs and famous Russian and foreign stars.
TATAR CITY CULTURE AND ARTS FESTIVAL — TAT CULT FEST
TAT CULT FEST is the main event in the world of music, cinema and literature, the main purpose of which is to present the main achievements of Tatar culture and arts in the context of world significance. The festival takes place on four main stages, where modern Tatar musicians and actors perform. In addition, several more venues work: markets, food courts, a cinema screening area, playgrounds, exhibitions and much more.
Sabantuy
Sabantuy is the most famous national holiday of the Tatars, the festival of the end of spring field work, which does not have an exact date for the celebration, but is usually held in early summer. This is truly a nationwide entertainment and at the same time a sporting event in which professional athletes and anyone who wants, often from among many spectators, take part.
