Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Tatarstan

Kazan gargens and parks

31 May 2013, Friday

In the framework of the Year of environmental culture and environmental protection in Tatarstan and European Parks Day traditionally celebrated on 24 May, the presenation of Kazan Gardens and Parks catalogue was held in the interior garden of the National Museum of Tatarstan. The event was attended by the employees of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Tatarstan.

On the threshold of the FISU Universiade, in an effort to revive the traditions of urban landscaping, 100 Public Gardens and Green Record projects are being implemented with the support of the city coucil. Many public gardens and green spaces around residential houses have already been improved and thousands of trees have been planted under these projects.

National Museum of Tatarstan have also made their contribution to preservation of traditions and general improvement. In 2011 their project, Kazan Gardens and Parks became the prizewinner in the Ecology category of the 2nd contest of social and cultural projects of RITEK oil company in Tatarstan. A catalogue of unique photos depicting sights of Kazan gardens and parks of the late XIX - XX centuries have ben prepared under the project.

This publication will allow Kazan residents and visitors to get familiar with city's natural-historic heritage. The catalogue features information on gardens and parks including more than 200 photos, many being made public for the first time.

Museum's mini-park have been laid out during the event. More than 100 transplanted trees and bushes were provided by the Ministry of Forestry of Tatarstan.

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