Residents of Kazan faced the first working day after the long holidays with water issues, the appearance of new noise barriers, and news about the fate of scooter sharing.

Less Eye-Catching

Over the weekend, constructions for attaching noise barriers were started on the Kirov dam. Judging by their beginning, the view of the Kazan Kremlin will again be blocked by opaque gray panels that accumulate dust.

Challenging Balance

The mayor of Kazan was very keen to balance the interests of residents, the city, and businesses in the issue of renting electric scooters. For now, the first group suffers from renters racing through the city, the second group expands the restricted area, and the third suffers from sanctions.

Authorities state that not all actions of operators and users comply with norms, which necessitates taking measures. However, the administration assures that this is not a way to drive out the business.

Plans Gone Awry

Residents of Vakhitovsky and Privolzhsky districts in Kazan faced a massive water shutdown due to an accident on the networks at house number 1

About: Kirov dam

The Kirov Dam, also known as the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant, is located on the Dnieper River in Ukraine. Constructed between 1950 and 1956, it was named after Sergey Kirov, a Soviet political leader. The dam plays a crucial role in energy production, irrigation, and flood control in the region, and it forms the Kakhovka Reservoir, which is one of the largest artificial bodies of water in Ukraine.

About: Kazan Kremlin

The Kazan Kremlin is a historic fortress in Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia, that dates back to the Islamic period of the Volga Bulgars and the Golden Horde. It was rebuilt by Ivan the Terrible in the 16th century after he captured Kazan in 1552, blending Russian and Tatar architectural styles. Today, the Kremlin is a UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring a unique mix of ancient Tatar heritage and Orthodox Christian influences, including the famous Kul Sharif Mosque and the Annunciation Cathedral.