Postcards From Russia - Kazan Architecture

 

The history of Kazan architecture can be traced back to the early 19th century, when the city was a small, impoverished town. After the revolution, the Kazan State Academy of Engineering and Construction was established. In 1995, it had 6 faculties, 11 specialties, 8 specialized programmes, 35 departments, and three sports complexes. The university changed its name in 2004 and became the "Kazan State University of Architecture and Engineering." The new University is located in the center of the city and has a new campus, the Sports Complex "Builder".

The capital of Tatarstan, Kazan is known for its diverse architectural styles. Its buildings have a unique blend of Baroque, constructivism, and classicism. Its modern architecture is a blend of Russian and European influences. There is no one specific style of архитектура казани. However, many buildings are a mixture of all of these styles. Those who are interested in learning more about the city's architecture should visit this city.

The Ak Bars Retro Cars exhibition center in Kazan was the venue for the first Accomplishment architectural and construction forum. The event drew about 500 people. Some of the renowned architects attended. Sergey Skuratov of DNK, Konstantin Khodnev of Amber Space, and Stanislava Boskovic of London-based Amber Space also attended. In addition, Nikolay Lyashenko, Alexander Tsimailo, and Andrei Borisov attended the event. Other participants included managers of big development companies. The forum aims to discuss the future appearance of Kazan's architecture.

The city's main university building was designed by Petr Pyatnitsky and constructed in the 1820s. The university was home to renowned scholars who conducted groundbreaking research. In fact, Vladimir Lenin attended the Kazan University in 1887 before he was expelled. The city's skyline is marked by an unusual bridge, the Millennium bridge, built to commemorate the 1,000th anniversary of the city. Throughout its history, it has been a center of architecture and design.

The Varvara Druzhinina house is a monument of 20th century wooden architecture. It is the only remaining example of art nouveau wooden architecture in Kazan. The structure has survived many fires and is one of the few art nouveau-style buildings in the city. Its future will be enriched by a souvenir shop of the region's handcraft masters. It will also be home to a teahouse.

Another notable building in Kazan is the main building of the university, designed by Petr Pyatnitsky. The main building of the university was completed in the 1820s and was a home to many scholars and groundbreaking research. In 1887, the university was the only university in the world to expel Lenin. A thousandth anniversary of Kazan led to the construction of an unusual bridge. It was renamed the Millennium bridge in honor of the city's ancient history.