Tatarstan Republic (Kazan) I want to tell you about Tatarstan, one of the biggest republics of Russia. It is located in the Eastern part of Europe at the junction of the Volga and Kama rivers. Its population is about three million people. Climate is moderate-continental with warm, sometimes hot summers and moderate cold winters. The main wealth of Tatarstan is oil, the stock of which is about one billion tons a year. There are two state languages in Tatarstan: Russian and Tatar. Besides these languages there are a lot of languages spoken in the republic: the Chuvash language, the Mary language, the Mordova language and etc. All these language belongs to the Indo-European family of languages. The capital of Tatarstan is Kazan. It is located on the left bank of the Volga river and was founded in 1177 by the Bulgar tzar Ibrahim. It is a big political, economic and cultural centre. It is the Seat of the Republic government, the high court, the Academy of sciences and many administrative bodies. Kazan is also the cultural centre. There are many libraries, theatres, museums, monuments and other places of interest in it. One of the most beautiful Cathedrals in Kazan is St. Paul's Cathedral. The attraction of historical places is not only in their architecture, but in the names of people or events which are connected with them. One of the places of historical interest in our country is the Central Park of Recreation and Rest. It is noticed for its landscape and architecture. The usual tourists' attractions are the Kremlin and the University of Kazan. Besides they visit Tatar Drama Theatre. Another attraction is the Riverport of Kazan. In summer it is a crowded place but in winter it is visited very seldom. Our government and the city magistrate in Kazan do everything in their power to preserve building of the architectural value. Kazan is also famous for its classical and modern writers, scientists, who made a valuable contribution to literature and science (M. Djalil, Butlerov). I'm very proud of my Motherland and I'll be very happy to show it to my foreign friends.
100 years - a lot or a little? In the history of the nation or the whole world is not so much, and my hometown is a lot. What will be Uvarovo in a hundred years? Try to imagine.
The sky is high and clear. In the gentle rays of the sun bathe in puddles sparrows. On the wet asphalt is steam. In my town spring. Numerous squares and parks, which places the snow, walking happy residents. The pond in the second district already free of ice. Soon it will arrive from the South wild ducks. And people will be fed and boating. Machines in the city, not like now. They travel with the help of electricity. Citizens are actively engaged in the sport, because Uvarov stadium - the youth center. Football field, a huge pool, an indoor skating rink, a gym and a lot more interesting.
Or here's another picture. Loudly crunching under your feet sparkling snow. Low air building, made of glass, adorned in white hats. In victory Park blossomed eat! They are unusual varieties: bloom in winter only. Quietly bubbling fountains. It's not cold, because they are under the crystal caps. The beautiful Raven, as 100 years ago, the guys and the skates on the ice ribbons on each side.
This could be a Uvarovo in 100 years. Most importantly, I am sure, he will not become a major metropolis. And why? There must be on Earth a quiet, beautiful and cozy place where you can breathe easily in cherry gardens, where people are happy and calm, because this place is his home.
