Fun facts about Kazan
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Kazan's name is derived from the Tatar word 'Kazan', meaning 'cauldron', which is linked to a legend involving the city's founder.
Kazan
Russia
Kazan is the capital and largest city of Tatarstan, Russia. The city lies at the confluence of the Volga and the Kazanka rivers, covering an area of 425.3 square kilometres, with a population of over 1.3 million residents, and up to nearly 2 million residents in the greater metropolitan area.
From the “Etymology” section
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Kazan was founded by Perekop refugees from Crimea and became the capital of the Kazan Khanate in 1438.
Kazan
Russia
Kazan is the capital and largest city of Tatarstan, Russia. The city lies at the confluence of the Volga and the Kazanka rivers, covering an area of 425.3 square kilometres, with a population of over 1.3 million residents, and up to nearly 2 million residents in the greater metropolitan area.
From the “History” section
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The first official coat of arms of Kazan was approved on 18 October 1781, featuring a black snake under a gold crown.
Kazan
Russia
Kazan is the capital and largest city of Tatarstan, Russia. The city lies at the confluence of the Volga and the Kazanka rivers, covering an area of 425.3 square kilometres, with a population of over 1.3 million residents, and up to nearly 2 million residents in the greater metropolitan area.
From the “Heraldry” section
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Kazan's bus system, which began in 1925, carries about 74% of public transport passengers as of 2016.
Kazan
Russia
Kazan is the capital and largest city of Tatarstan, Russia. The city lies at the confluence of the Volga and the Kazanka rivers, covering an area of 425.3 square kilometres, with a population of over 1.3 million residents, and up to nearly 2 million residents in the greater metropolitan area.
From the “Transportation” section
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As of 2021, the population of Kazan was 1,308,660, with ethnic Tatars making up 48.8% and ethnic Russians 46.9%.
Kazan
Russia
Kazan is the capital and largest city of Tatarstan, Russia. The city lies at the confluence of the Volga and the Kazanka rivers, covering an area of 425.3 square kilometres, with a population of over 1.3 million residents, and up to nearly 2 million residents in the greater metropolitan area.
From the “Demographics” section
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