Kazan

Some of the key events about Kazan

• 1552

  Kazan became part of the Russian state, marking the beginning of a new era for the city
• 1552

  The city was conquered and many inhabitants were massacred by Ivan the Terrible's forces
• 1774

  Kazan was besieged and partially destroyed during Pugachev's Rebellion
• 1804

  Kazan Imperial University was founded, becoming one of the oldest universities in Russia
• 1815

  A major fire devastated much of the city, destroying over 2,000 buildings
• 1861

  A cholera epidemic struck the city, causing numerous deaths
• 1874

  The first horse-drawn tram line was opened in Kazan, improving urban transportation
• 1899

  The Kazan Opera and Ballet Theater was established, enriching the city's cultural life
• 1917

  Violent clashes occurred during the Russian Revolution and subsequent Civil War
• 1920

  Kazan became the capital of the Tatar Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic
• 1921

  The city suffered from severe famine as part of the larger Volga famine
• 1941

  Many factories were evacuated from Kazan during World War II, disrupting the local economy
• 1979

  The Kazan Metro began construction, enhancing the city's public transport system
• 1990

  Ethnic tensions rose as the Tatar sovereignty movement gained momentum
• 2002

  A plane crash near the city killed 50 people
• 2005

  Kazan celebrated its 1000th anniversary with major renovations and cultural events
• 2013

  The city hosted the Summer Universiade, a major international multi-sport event
• 2013

  An explosion at the Kazan gunpowder plant killed several workers
• 2015

  Kazan was officially named the "Sports Capital of Russia" by the Russian government
• 2018

  The city successfully hosted several matches during the FIFA World Cup

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