Tatarstan President opens the Kazan Circus after a major reconstruction

On March 16, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov took part in the opening ceremony of the Kazan Circus after the one-year reconstruction.

Over 1,500 children from large families from all over Tatarstan became the first spectators.

“As a major overhaul was completed, we decided that the first spectators of the Kazan circus should be exemplary, large families. The family is the foundation of any country, this is what we should be proud of. Today, the Kazan Circus meets all modern requirements and opens its doors again”, Tatarstan President said.

Minnikhanov also thanked the builders and designers of the building of the Kazan Circus and handed in the state awards to the staff.

About one billion roubles have been allocated from the regional budget for the overhaul and modernization of the circus, which lasted 11 months.

The building in the form of a flying saucer has changed inside beyond recognition. Everything is new here: armchairs, riding-hall, hall, foyer, ceiling, toilets, cloakroom and rooms for animals.

The renovation of the building was carried out taking into account modern standards, its historical features are not violated. Only little changes in connection with the sanitary and fire safety regulations.

Some work has been carried out to strengthen the dome structures, repair floors and roofing.  There was not air conditioning and ventilation system in the circus before. Modern equipment is installed here now.