Leather-bound book "Tartarika " in a box

A unique historical and cultural atlas representing the history of the Tatar people and the peoples of Tatarstan from ancient times to the present day. In recent years, there has been a clear interest in Tatarstan's rich heritage, culture and traditions of its peoples. And this is no coincidence, since the territory of our republic has a long and rich history, preserves numerous archaeological and cultural monuments formed as a result of the interaction of various cultures and civilizations. Today, the preservation and popularization of historical and cultural heritage is one of the priorities of the state policy of the Republic of Tatarstan. Through the efforts of scientists, government officials, the general public and private investors, the medieval Bolgar and the island-city of Sviyazhsk were literally restored from the ruins, the Cathedral of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God was recreated, and purposeful work continues on the restoration of valuable architectural monuments and the reconstruction of the historical center of Kazan. Cultural and historical heritage in modern world practices is assessed as a powerful resource for the development of cities and regions, and its preservation is becoming the most important national task and evidence of the revival of national culture.