Shopping Tartar, or What to bring from Kazan?

 History of Kazan Khanate unusually eventful, including tragic. The Kazan Kremlin was repeatedly destroyed, burned and was rebuilt again. In souvenir shops of the city offers a small copy of monuments. Among them, the most important is Suyumbike tower, so named in honor of the queen, who according to legend did not want to become a concubine of Ivan the Terrible and rushed down from the top floor of the building. Suyumbike tower is one of the "falling" towers and is located on the territory of the Kazan Kremlin, which belongs to the monuments under UNESCO protection.

 Another well-known tourist attraction, a reduced copy of which can be purchased as a souvenir, is Kul-Sharif Mosque. This building was restored by analogy the main mosque of the Kazan Khanate, which was destroyed during the storming of the city troops of Ivan the Terrible, and is one of the largest places of worship of Islam in Europe.

 Among the souvenirs that have historical significance, can be purchased figurine piggy bank or a clay plate with a picture of a cat Kazan. It is these cats were held in high esteem at the court of the Russian Empress Elizabeth I and a member of its fluffy Lifeguards.

 Men as a souvenir to commemorate the visit Kazan can bring national headdress - skullcap. This beanie with a flat top is made of Barhot, decorated with gold thread and beads in accordance with national traditions. Skullcap is an essential attribute when visiting mosques. For women, there are also similar headgear - kalfaki.

 As a talisman home from various misfortunes have long hung on the walls of Kazan shamail - verses of the Koran, calligraphy printed on paper or thread embroidered on the fabric. They can be found in the form of conventional paintings, and as expensive works, decorated with crystals from Swarovski. The full text of the Qur'an can be found in the holy book deluxe edition, with a velvet cover, embroidered with gold thread by hand and decorated with precious stones.

 Special delight tourists is a national Tatar shoes - sneakers and boots ichigi. They are made of the finest leather and decorated with national ornaments. All national footwear has curly toe, t. To. Could not scratch the ground while walking. Fully sample of national clothes can be seen on the dolls, they are sold in many souvenir shops.

 Sports enthusiasts can bring as a gift from Kazan sports clothing with symbols of the hockey club "Ak Bars" and football "Ruby", which have repeatedly been the champions of global competition.

 And of course, returning from a trip to Kazan, be sure to entertain your family and friends traditional Tatar delicacies, among which the most famous are the chak-chak and talkysh-Kalev. Over a cup of tea, which can add a herbal balm production Kazan distillery, you can enjoy traditional Tatar treats, as well as to share their impressions about one of the most beautiful cities.