The Republic of Tatarstan is one of the most economically developed regions of Russia. Agriculture and industry are developing, and business is growing rapidly. This contributes to the development of cities and urban-type settlements in the republic. In cities, there is a natural increase in population, and a large number of people move to the largest of them.
Thanks to the rich history of the Republic of Tatarstan, even the smallest cities of the region are full of attractions. They express the culture of the Tatar people and the peculiarities of their art. Every year thousands of people visit the cities of Tatarstan. Tourists are attracted by rich museum collections, large entertainment complexes and architectural attractions.
The largest cities of Tatarstan
List of the largest cities in terms of population in the region.
Kazan
The capital of Tatarstan was founded in 1005 and is the largest settlement in the republic. The city is also called the "Third Capital of Russia". There are a large number of sports and entertainment complexes here. Guests of the city often visit local architectural sights. Kazan is one of the fastest growing tourist centers in Europe.
Population - 1252 thousand people.
Naberezhnye Chelny
The first settlements on the site of the modern city date back to the 3rd millennium BC. The city is located on the banks of the Nizhnekamsk reservoir, the basis of its economy is made up of numerous construction enterprises and the Kama Automobile Plant. A large number of theaters and historical museums have been created in Naberezhnye Chelny, the largest of which is dedicated to urban history and the opening of KAMAZ.
Population - 534 thousand people.
Nizhnekamsk
The city owes its appearance to the development of the Soviet oil refining industry in the 60s of the XX century. During the construction of Nizhnekamsk, a large number of experimental technologies and methods of urban space improvement were used. The central street of the city is Chemists Avenue. Its length is about 11 kilometers. There are many attractions nearby, and on the avenue itself there are flower beds and trees.
Population - 238 thousand people.
Almetyevsk
The first mention of the settlement dates back to 1720, but Almetyevsk received the status of a city only in 1953. The city's economy is based on oil-producing enterprises. A 27-meter oil monument, installed in the central part of Almetyevsk, is dedicated to the minerals of the region. There is also a cascade of ponds, a local history museum and a large number of parks.
Population - 157 thousand people.
Zelenodolsk
The city was founded in 1865. The leading companies in Zelenodolsk are engineering enterprises. The city is home to many cultural organizations. There is a house of culture, theaters and many museums. An amusement park is located in the central part of Zelenodolsk. Like many other cities in Tatarstan, Zelenodolsk is multi-confessional. Christian churches coexist with Muslim mosques.
Population - 99.7 thousand people.
Bugulma
One of the southernmost cities of the Republic of Tatarstan was founded in 1736. Its development was based on railroad transportation and the discovery of oil fields in the middle of the 20th century. The city has many monuments dedicated to the railway. Also, residents and enterprises were evacuated to Bugulma during the Great Patriotic War, which was also reflected in local attractions.
Population - 83.5 thousand people.
Elabuga
The city was founded in 1007 and is one of the most ancient settlements of the Republic of Tatarstan. During the fire of the 19th century, most of the wooden buildings in Yelabuga burned down. Therefore, in the second half of the 19th century, a period of accelerated stone construction began in the city. Many buildings of that era have survived to this day and are culturally significant architectural monuments.
Population - 74 thousand people.
Leninogorsk
The city was founded in 1795. Archaeological finds were made near it, proving that people in this region lived even thousands of years ago. Leninogorsk several times became the winner of the competition "The most comfortable city in Russia" in the category of cities with a population of up to 100,000 people. This was largely achieved thanks to the cleanliness, high level of cultural events and a large number of plantings.
Population - 62 thousand people.
Chistopol
The modern settlement on the site of the city was founded in 1795. The impetus for the development of Chistopol was given by the trade routes passing through the city. They contributed to the influx of population and the strengthening of the economy. The cultural feature of Chistopol is the close proximity of various cultures. A Muslim mosque and an Orthodox church or cathedral can be located on the same square or city street.
Population - 60 thousand people.
Zainsk
The construction of the city was completed in 1656. It was originally a fortress. The main goal of Zainsk was the defense of the eastern borders of the Russian state. The main attraction of the city is the local history museum. It contains many exhibits illustrating the history of Zainsk and the culture of the peoples living in it.
Population - 40 thousand people.
Aznakaevo
The city was founded in 1762. Nowadays, the main attractions of Aznakaevo are the monuments dedicated to the events of the Great Patriotic War. They harmoniously fit into the cityscape and remind of the exploits of their compatriots. There are also several houses of culture, theaters and sports and recreation complexes in the city.
Population - 34.5 thousand people.
Nurlat
At the beginning of the 20th century, the Republic of Tatarstan was actively building railways. It was they who allowed the city to develop. The main attractions of Nurlat are the city palace of culture and the historical museum, where archaeological finds and other exhibits related to the history of the Republic of Tatarstan are preserved.
Population - 32.3 thousand people.
Mendeleevsk
In 1868, a chemical plant was founded on the site of the modern city. It was he who became the city-forming enterprise for Mendeleevsk. In 1868, a workers' settlement was founded, which later expanded to the size of a city. A large number of architectural and archaeological monuments have been preserved in Mendeleevsk. Some of them are in ruins, but many have survived in good condition.
Population - 22.3 thousand people.
Bavly
The city was founded in 1755 by the merger of several neighboring villages and villages. In the XX century, oil deposits were discovered here. It was they who contributed to the development of the city. The local sights reflect the themes of oil production and the Great Patriotic War, which was vividly reflected in the inhabitants of the city. During the war, a significant part of the population went to the front.
Population - 22 thousand people.
Buinsk
The city was founded in 1691. The most developed sector of the economy is agriculture and industry associated with it. Buinsk is one of the main centers of the southeastern part of the Republic of Tatarstan. The most popular places in the city are the drama theater and the local history museum of the history of the city and Tatarstan in general.
Population - 20.6 thousand people.
Arsk
The first written mentions of the city date back to the 13th century, but until 2008 it remained only an urban-type settlement. The main attraction of Arsk is located a short distance from the city. In the village of New Kyrlay there is a museum dedicated to Gabdulla Tukai.He is the creator of the Tatar literary language, a famous poet who lived near Arsk.
Population - 20.5 thousand people.
Agryz
The first mention of the city dates back to 1646. During the October Revolution bloody battles were fought near Agryz. Today, there are several picturesque temples and mosques here. There is also a reserve on the territory of Agryz. Here everyone can see various wild animals in their natural habitat.
Population - 19.7 thousand people.
Kukmor
In the 18th century, a copper deposit was found on the territory of the modern city. Soon a factory and a working village were built here, which later became the city of Kukmor. There is a large ski complex near the city, which attracts many tourists. Also not far from Kukmor there is “Kukmorskaya Gora”, which is a natural monument.
Population - 17.8 thousand people.
Menzelinsk
The purpose of the founding of the city was to protect the local population from raids from the southwest. Menzelinsk was an important fortress of the Zakamskaya zasechnaya line. During the October Revolution, fierce battles took place here. Today in Menzelinsk there are several sports complexes, a local history museum with a large collection of exhibits and a drama theater.
Population - 17 thousand people.
Mamadysh
A fortified settlement near the modern city existed in the 12th century, but the first mention of Mamadysh dates back to 1391. The city is one of the centers of agricultural production in the Republic of Tatarstan. There are several sports complexes and one large hotel in Mamadish.
The population is 15.8 thousand people.
Tetyushi
The city was founded in 1578 as a fortress designed to repel raids on Russian lands. But soon its military significance is lost, and the development of the settlement slows down. The local history museum in the city of Tetyushi is one of the oldest in the Republic of Tatarstan. There is also an open-air museum of the history of fisheries near the town.
Population - 11 thousand people.
Laishevo
The city was founded in 1557. Its main purpose was to suppress popular uprisings. The festival "Karavon" is held annually not far from the city. It is dedicated to Russian folk art. Thousands of people and many traditional Russian music performers come here every year. The holiday is organized at the end of spring.
Population - 8.6 thousand people.
Bulgarians
A large number of archaeological finds were made during the construction of the city. They allow us to assert that people lived on the territory of the Bolgar thousands of years ago. The local historical and archaeological complex is a UNESCO heritage site. A large number of historical architectural monuments are located on its territory.
Population - 8.3 thousand people.
Innopolis
The city is a science city founded in 2012. The purpose of creating Innopolis is the development and implementation of information technologies. An institute, residential areas and a large-scale sports complex were built here. Innopolis is a satellite city of Kazan, which makes it an ideal venue for sporting events and scientific conferences.
Population - 400 people.
Jalil
The urban-type settlement was founded in 1964. The main purpose of its creation was the development of oil and gas fields in the eastern part of the Republic of Tatarstan. Today, the economy of the village is based on oil production. A cinema, a house of culture, a library and a regional museum of local lore are located here. Also, several sports complexes have been built in the village.
Population - 13 thousand people.
