Celebrations In Kazan Mark 100 Years Of Tatar Autonomy

Dancers perform during a celebration of Kazan City Day and Tatarstan Republic Day on August 30.

Events marking the centenary of the foundation of the Tatar Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic were held as part of the celebration.

Performers in traditional dress perform during the festivities.

A young woman in a Tatar dress

People walk along the embankment during the festivities.

A girl sells handbags in traditional designs.

People take boat rides on the lake.

Performers during the celebration in Kazan dance and play music.

A young woman in traditional Tatar clothing is seen at the market during the celebrations.

Local men observe the crowd during the celebrations.

A performer dances with a traditional musical instrument.

People sing in the streets of Kazan.

A woman sells tea.

Fireworks go off over the Kul-Sharif Mosque to mark Kazan City Day and Tatarstan Republic Day.