Stories from Kazan · Russia

The forecast for Kazan and Nizhny Novgorod indicates cloudy skies with occasional light rain.

A court in Yekaterinburg sentenced 71-year-old Tatar nationalist veteran and local historian Faizulla Lehmetyev to six years in a colony. The court proceedings included his cellmate present during the hearing.

The Kazan Forum, an international economic forum for the Islamic world, is scheduled to take place in mid-May 2026. The event will be held in Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan. The forum will feature multiple sessions focused on global economic cooperation.

Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan, has been granted the status of cultural capital of the Islamic world for 2026. The city serves as a center for the convergence of East and West, Islam and Orthodoxy, and Russian and Tatar cultures.

Akbars defeated Metallurg 4-1 in the third match of the Kontinental Hockey League Gagarin Cup semifinals. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in the fifth game of the series. The victory puts Akbars ahead in the series, according to the report. Kazan won the third match with a score of 4-1. Kazan Akbars won their third match of the Gagarin Cup semifinal series against Magnitogorsk Metallurg. The fourth match is scheduled to take place in Kazan on May 1. The victory marks a milestone for Kazan's remaining player Anvar Gatitulin, who reached 300 KHL appearances. Goals were scored by Dmitry Katylevsky, Dmitry Yashkin, and Kirill Semenov. Semenov extended his personal scoring streak to six consecutive games. Goals were scored by Barabanov, Denisenko, Todd, and Yashkin to secure the third victory for the team. The series currently stands at 3-1 in favor of Ak Bars.

Akbars will play Magnitogorsk Metallurg in the third game of the Gagarin Cup final in Kazan today. Akbars won the first game of the series in an away match, while Magnitogorsk Metallurg won the second game. The match is scheduled for 19:30 Moscow time. Akbars holds statistical advantages in power play percentage and shot centralization compared to Magnitogorsk Metallurg. Akbars defeated Metallurg 4-1 in the fourth match of the Gagarin Cup semifinals. Goals for the winning team were scored by Barabanov, Denisenko, Dodoy, and Yashkin.

A hurricane has resulted in three fatalities in Tatarstan. The full extent of the damage and the specific locations within Tatarstan affected are not yet detailed.

A hurricane has caused three fatalities in Tatarstan. The storm also displaced 40 families in Texas. The hurricane in Tatarstan is the latest in a series of severe weather events. The exact cause of death and the extent of damage are not specified. Hurricane-related fatalities have reached three in Tatarstan. Hurricane casualties in Tatarstan have risen to three. The storm caused damage in the region, with Kazan being one of the most affected cities. The storm's impact has been felt in Kazan. Emergency services are assessing the full extent of the impact.

Sibur plans to launch the first phase of a catalyst factory in Kazan by 2027. The investment for the production of rhodium catalysts will exceed 11 billion rubles. Executive Director Pavel Likhovich stated that documentation for remaining production lines is currently under development. A decision regarding the additional lines is expected in the near future. This follows a period where the company saw a 6% revenue decline in 2025. The company's net profit for 2025 was 1 billion rubles, the first such figure since 2012.

Kazan Uniks defeated Moscow's MBA MAI with a score of 87-62 in the first match of the United League basketball quarterfinals. Jalin Rain Elce was the top scorer for Uniks, recording 24 points. In another match, Zenit lost to Yekaterinburg's Ural Mash with a score of 78-85. Gareth Nevells scored 27 points for the winning Ural Mash side.