1st Edition

The Kremlin of Kazan Through the Ages

By Ravil Bukharaev, Nigel Davis Copyright 2001
48 Pages
by Routledge

48 Pages
by Routledge

Within every ancient city lies a heart and soul which breathe life into it, creating its own special character, embodying the memories of the past, the confidence of the present, and the hopes for the future. In the thousand-year old city of Kazan, this living heart is the Kazan Kremlin, rising above the city, and for centuries a unique feature not only of Kazan, but also of the entire landscape... Read more

The heart and soul of Kazan; Historical milestones; Unique features; The Kremlin in the context of Kazan history; The Citadel; The walls and towers; The Khan’s Courtyard and the complex of the Governor’s Palace; Religious buildings; The Public Offices; The Cadets’ School complex; The Artillery Cannon Foundry; The mysteries of the Kazan Kremlin; Welcome!

Biography

Ravil Bukharaev works for the BBC World Service in London.