Rustam Minnikhanov, Radiy Khabirov and Ilsur Metshin visited the embankment of Kaban Lake

They got acquainted with the progress of improvement of the favorite recreation site of Kazan citizens.

Today, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov and Head of Bashkortostan Radiy Khabirov visited the embankment of Kaban Lake. They got acquainted with the renovation of the favorite recreation site of Kazan residents. The chief of staff of Tatarstan President Asgat Safarov, Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin and others also visited the public space.

The participants of the meeting walked along the landscaped embankment, viewed art objects, and talked with visitors.

Natalia Fishman-Bekmambetova, aide to Tatarstan President, conducted a tour of the embankment. She said that the Kaban lake system is a unique natural monument and the largest lake system in Tatarstan with a water area of 193 ha. The improvement of embankment is part of the program of development of public spaces of Tatarstan, Tatarstan President’s Press Office reports.

In May, the section along Marjani street from Shigabutdin Marjani monument to Tatarstan street was opened for citizens. A site near the theatre named after G. Kamal was improved, boat rent is available here, and an extensive pedestrian zone was developed here, as well as a dedicated bike path.

This year, the second stage of renovation is being completed. There will be several cascades of water treatment facilities, a multifunctional rowing school building, a barbecue area and a sports pier for functional training.

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Rustam Minikhanov, Radiy Khabirov and Ilsur Metshin visited the embankment of Kaban lake