Tuesday, November 18 will be remembered by Tatarstan residents for news about a poultry farm construction case, metro extension, and utility price increases. More details in the material.

Scandalous Poultry Farm

The scandal surrounding the poultry farm under construction near Kazan is gaining momentum. Today, the head of the Russian Investigative Committee instructed to report to him on the progress of the inspection of the facility’s construction, and later it became known that a criminal case had been opened for negligence. There are no specific suspects yet.

Currently, all circumstances are being established as part of the case, and the progress and results of the investigation are being monitored by the leadership of the investigative department. Tatarstan residents in comments noted that along with the poultry farm, they allegedly want to place a sheep farm, cowshed, rabbit farm and other similar facilities there. And all this is located near villages and rural areas.

A Kazan biologist is also against building the poultry farm specifically in this location. The main reason cited is that residential areas are nearby, and the technologies for processing manure and its metabolites are outdated. The expert proposed adopting more intensive processing methods with gas absorption and removal.

Metro Routes

In Kazan, the first section of the second metro line has not yet been completed, but there is already active discussion about where the line will go next. It was previously reported that the second line would be extended to RKB through the Universiade Village. The only question is exactly where the stations will be located, but this should be resolved by the end of the year.

Now experts are discussing where to route the second metro line from the other side – to the Novo-Savinovsky district or to the center of Kazan. Meanwhile, designers seem to be considering only one option – to the “Compressor Plant” stop, and from there – to the Quarter.

As for the option of going to the center of Kazan, experts believe it has its advantages: direct connection between Azino and the center of Kazan and the Kazan-1 railway station. It is assumed that passenger traffic there will be higher than if the metro is extended to the Novo-Savinovsky district. But there are also plenty of disadvantages, such as closed construction methods.

New Tariffs

In 2026, Tatarstan residents will again face increases in housing and utility service tariffs. This will happen twice (not twice as much as some Telegram channels wrote). The first changes will be in January – then the value added tax (VAT) should increase from 20% to 22%. The State Duma is currently considering the tax increase.

Another tariff increase was supposed to occur in July, but it was postponed to October. The reason for the postponement was not specified. It is known that at the beginning of 2026, utility tariffs will increase by approximately 1.7%. However, there was no official document about the future tariff increase. What the increase will be in the autumn of next year is also still unknown.

Meanwhile, even now, most Tatarstan residents pay between 5,000 and 12,000 rubles per month for utilities. According to a survey, 38% of respondents pay 5,000-8,000 rubles, another 34% pay 8,000-12,000 rubles. Only 10% of surveyed pay less than 5,000 rubles for utilities, while another 14% pay more than 12,000 rubles. A total of more than 900 people participated in the survey.

Kazan

Kazan is the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan in Russia, a historic city where European and Asian cultures merge. Its most iconic landmark is the Kazan Kremlin, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which houses the Qolşärif Mosque—one of Russia’s largest mosques—and the Annunciation Cathedral. Founded by the Volga Bulgars, the city was later the capital of the Kazan Khanate before being conquered by Ivan the Terrible in the 16th century, solidifying its place as a major center of Tatar and Russian history.

Tatarstan

Tatarstan is a federal republic of Russia located at the confluence of the Volga and Kama Rivers, with a capital in Kazan. Historically, it was the center of the powerful medieval Volga Bulgaria and later the Kazan Khanate before being conquered by the Russian Tsardom in the 16th century. Today, it is a vibrant, economically developed region known for its unique blend of Turkic Tatar and Slavic Russian cultures.

RKB

I am unable to provide a specific summary for “RKB” as it is not a widely recognized place or cultural site. The acronym could refer to several different things, such as a television/radio station in Japan (RKB Mainichi Broadcasting) or other local organizations. If you can provide more context, I would be happy to help.

Universiade Village

The Universiade Village is an athletes’ residential complex built to house participants during the World University Games (Universiade). These villages are typically constructed for each host city and later repurposed as student housing for local universities or converted into public residential areas. This model provides a sustainable legacy for the host city following the conclusion of the international sporting event.

Novo-Savinovsky district

The Novo-Savinovsky district is a large residential area in Kazan, Russia, primarily developed during the Soviet era in the mid-20th century to provide housing for the city’s growing industrial workforce. It is characterized by its extensive panel-block apartment buildings and remains a densely populated, functional part of the city.

Compressor Plant

The Compressor Plant is a historic industrial facility, often associated with the Soviet-era manufacturing of compressors for refrigeration and gas systems. Many such plants were built during the mid-20th century as part of state-driven industrialization efforts, contributing significantly to regional economies. Today, these sites are frequently repurposed or stand as monuments to a bygone industrial age.

Quarter

A “Quarter” typically refers to a distinct historical district within a city, often characterized by its unique architecture and cultural heritage. These areas, such as the French Quarter in New Orleans or the Jewish Quarter in many European cities, frequently originated as ethnic or functional enclaves. They preserve the historical layers of urban development and serve as vibrant centers of tourism and local life.

Kazan-1 railway station

The Kazan-1 railway station is a major historical transport hub in the capital of Tatarstan, Russia. It opened in 1893, connecting the city to the national rail network and playing a vital role in its industrial and economic development. The station’s current main building, constructed in the 1990s, incorporates elements of Tatar and Russian architectural styles.