One of the most advanced cities in Russia is the capital of Tatarstan Kazan. Its history spans more than a thousand years, which is reflected in the achievements and heritage of the people. You can get acquainted with the history and culture of the city, as well as learn a lot of interesting and special things about the population of the republic, its traditions, walking around the capital and visiting museums of Kazan (a list with the addresses of some of them can be found in this article) and galleries, of which there are plenty.
There are more than three dozen state museum institutions in Kazan, according to the Catalog of Russian Museums. It should be added that there are even more private exhibition centers here.
This article will describe the five most interesting historical places in the capital of Tatarstan - the most popular museums in Kazan (reviews, phone numbers and addresses of museums will also beshown).
The list of popular museums among tourists is provided by the world's largest travel site TripAdvisor. The rating is determined by visitors, guests of galleries and exhibition halls, as well as their direct feedback. So, let's start our top five "Museums of Kazan: a list of the most popular museums."
Kazan Kremlin - the first place by right
He struck the imagination of most of the guests of the capital, who entered the territory of the historical treasury and heritage of Tatarstan, the Kazan Kremlin. And for good reason. It is one of the most central and main attractions of the capital. This is a state, historical, architectural and art museum-reserve. It unites structural divisions on its territory - individual museums of Kazan (the list with addresses is not considered relevant, since they are all located within the walls of the Kremlin). These museums (Islamic cultures, "Manege", "Hermitage-Kazan", etc.) reveal the capital, people and history in general from different angles. This place belongs to the very valuable objects of national cultural heritage and is protected by UNESCO.
Time travel
The second line of the top list "the most popular museums of Kazan" (list with addresses) is occupied by the Museum of Socialist Life of Kazan, it can be found on Universitetskaya street, house 6 (phone: +7-843-292-59-47). This is an unusual museum: it is located in … a former communal apartment. In its own way, this historical place can be called unique, because it transfersvisitor in Soviet times, starting from the 50s of the XX century. This is a treasure trove of various exhibits of a multinational country of a bygone era.
How it was
The third place went to the amazing Museum of Natural History of Tatarstan, located on the territory of the Kremlin in building 5 (phone: +7-843-567-80-37). This museum has already been mentioned earlier on our list when talking about the Kremlin. However, this particular institution of all the Kremlin museum departments, according to visitors, turned out to be special. This is a scientific and information center with all the detailed data about the geological Tatarstan. Visitors will get acquainted not only with fossils, flora and fauna and other resources, but will also receive the most interesting knowledge about the history of the Earth since its inception, astronomy, as well as the evolution of vertebrates. This historical treasure trove of deep and extensive information truly stands out among others in the top list of "the most popular museums in Kazan" (the list with addresses is attached).
"Slightly"-museum
The unusual and sincere Tatar museum is in fourth place in terms of fame and popularity among tourists. Are you wondering what the "Slightly" museum is? Then, if you are passing through Kazan, be sure to visit the chak-chak museum, located along Paris Commune Street, house 18 (phone: +7 937 297-94-79). Yes, that's how the name of the oriental sweet is translated into Russian. In this museum, perfectly recreated according to the survivingphotographs from that time of the life of a prosperous Tatar family of the late XIX - early XX centuries. Most guests note an unusual feature of this place - almost everything here is allowed to be touched. As a rule, the tour ends with a tea party with oriental sweets, which include (and noticeably stands out) chak-chak.
A place worth visiting
The next museum causes enough controversy among visitors, but leaves none of the guests indifferent. Everyone takes away something of their own in consciousness, soul. On the fifth position in the rating is the art gallery of Konstantin Vasilyev on Bauman street, 29 (phone: +7-843-292-23-89). This is an extremely ambiguous and permanent exposition of a Soviet artist who has remained a mystery that has not been completely solved. Even those who are unfamiliar with his work, after visiting the gallery, will leave there under their own impression of the work of this difficult master. Those who know the artist will leave amazed by his art.
If you plan to visit Kazan for any purpose, try to take some time to visit museums and exhibition halls. This will help you get to know the city, people, republic better, as well as form your opinion based on what you see and hear. It is clear that it is impossible to visit all the museums in Kazan (the list includes more than seventy institutions), but several of them will be interesting and informative.
