Kazan

Bulgaria plaintiff: “When the barge sailed by, I got scared our lifeboat would upset”

6 February, 14:15

“We were afraid we would again fall into the water,” the lethal voyage participant said.

• 6 February 2012, 12:26 Kazan recognised as one of safest million-populated cities

  Crime rates in Tatarstan’s capital have over two years reduced by fourth.

• 6 February 2012, 11:29 President of Tatarstan inspects construction sites in Kazan

  Rustam Minnikhaov checked how the decision to limit construction in the city’s historical part was being implemented.

• 3 February 2012, 14:12 Kazan mayor opens multitier parking lot on Baturin Street in Kazan

  The average cost of one car space is 50 roubles an hour.

• 30 January 2012, 11:33 Kazan residents last year provided nearly 5 million electronic services

  This year, individuals will no longer be required to submit additional paperwork.

• 30 January 2012, 10:50 Unique technology training centre launched in Kazan

  Сommunication specialists to be will learn new technologies in practice.

• 23 January 2012, 15:36 Tatarstan President inspects transport and sports facilities under construction

  The local chief executive was accompanied by mayor of Kazan Ilsure Metshin and construction minister Irek Faizullin.

• 17 January 2012, 11:52 FISU workshop to elaborate on Kazan Universiade organising and holding begins in Kazan

  The seminar runs until 19 January.

• 17 January 2012, 10:08 Water holes in six reservoirs to be prepared for those willing to perform Epiphany rite

  The Orthodox Christians on 19 January celebrate Epiphany.

• 16 January 2012, 08:55 Kazan tourists on Costa Concordia facing problems with return tickets

  The Rosturizm tourism authority is trying to help.

• 11 January 2012, 15:44 Mala fide owners of buildings with ice-covered entrances fined in Kazan

  A total of 300 offence reports have in the first 10 days of January been issued.

• 29 December 2011, 15:58 Best major repair performers awarded in Kazan Mayor’s Office

  They were presented certificates of honour.

• 29 December 2011, 13:10 Construction of metro’s phase two running tunnels begins in Kazan

  The tunnel building machines Suyumbike and Altynchech are moving to the Koaiz Sloboda station.

• 28 December 2011, 11:26 Kazan City Duma holds 2nd session in Kazan City Hall

  Attendees are 44 deputies.

• 26 December 2011, 13:19 Over 350 policemen and 200 servicemen on New Year’s night to be on duty in Kazan’s main public places

  Reinforced squads will go on duty on 31 December at 4pm and finish at 7 am on 1 January.

• 26 December 2011, 09:11 Airplane crew captains to greet Kazan air passengers on New Year

  Passengers on the ground will hear greetings through loudspeakers in airport terminals.

• 22 December 2011, 15:32 Passengers on Kazan Metro to read New Year greetings on video panels

  They will also be able to hear them through loudspeakers.

• 21 December 2011, 18:39 Housing and utilities programme for until 2020 to be devised in Kazan

  The task is for the city’s Executive Committee.

• 20 December 2011, 15:20 Old wooden buildings in Kazan should be preserved – Minnikhanov

  A meeting to discuss the preservation of wooden architecture cultural heritage and new construction in the city’s centre has been held in Kazan.

• 20 December 2011, 09:08 Bethlehem Torch delivered to Kazan

  The torch made a long way across many cities of the world and finally arrived in Kazan.