Baumana Street Kazan

Baumana street is the central street in Kazan, it is worth visiting at least because of its popularity among Kazan citizens.  It has some of the same features as Moscow’s Arbat: fountains, streets artists, a variety of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. At the end of the street (the Tukaya Ploshchad end) stands a statue of Fyodor Shalyapin, the most famous russian opera singer.  Just  a little bit further there is the  Belltower of  Bogoyavlensky cathedral (“sobor”), the symbol of Baumana Street. It  is the highest old building in Kazan (63 m)  and always one of the favorite tourist sights.

Baumana street is situated in the “heart” of Kazan and became a classic place for meetings. Here you will find everything you need,  if  it concerns accommodation, cashpoints, food, souvenirs, entertainment or something else.  You will be lucky if you see here  the most popular street singer of Kazan – a strange guy with naked breast(even in winter), who plays  the guitar. Don’t miss the chance to buy here a typical tatar national hat – “tubeteica” or tatar candies – “chak-chak”.  Nevertheless, I would not advise you to walk through the Baumana street late in the night, as you can meet here “gopniki”(brutal guys, who like to fight).