Mark Ames travels to Tatarstan republic where he visits the largest truck-factory in Russia, KAMAZ, the oldest Kremlin in Kazan and discovers new parts of the national cuisine.

Share This

Russia Today’s Wayfarer visits Tatarstan in this video report. Tatarstan enjoys unprecedented autonomy from Moscow in a era when the central government has proactively exerted great control over its republics. Tatarstan is home to almost four million people. It’s ethnic majority, Tatars, trace their origins back to a Turkic people and the the Volga Bulgars. Tatarstan has significant oil reserves as well as modernized agriculture and heavy industry.

Share This

A 4 minute slide show of sights in Kazan to Tartar rock music

Share This

We’re adding content and links frequently to make the most complete English Language resource on Tatarstan. Please feel free to register and comment or send links or content to russiatrek@gmail.com

Share This