Ushkova House, Kazan

Name: Ushkova House
Address: Kremlyovskaya St., 33, Kazan, Russia
Telephone: +7 843 238-79-00

#29 among attractions in Kazan

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The House of Zinaida Ushkova is a building in Kazan, in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, which was reconstructed in the beginning of the 20th century in an eclectic style. It is an impressive sight in the city center and an object of Russian heritage. In 1919 it became a central building of the National Library of the Republic of Tatarstan and is now open to visitors and tourists. ()

Local name: Дом Ушковой Coordinates: 55°47'30"N, 49°7'15"E

Address

Kremlyovskaya St., 33Kazan Russia

Contact

+7 843 238-79-00

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Nearby attractions include: Pushkin Street, Central Stadium, Basket-Hall Kazan, Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

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Central Stadium, Kazan
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Mosque
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Historic walking areas, Street
Bauman Street, Kazan
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55°47'13"N • 49°7'11"E
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Library
National Library of the Republic of Tatarstan, Kazan
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Söyembikä Tower, Kazan
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~1720 ftNW
Notable 1700s Russian Orthodox cathedral
Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral, Kazan
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Ushkova House open?

Ushkova House is open:

Monday 10 am - 11 am & 12 pm - 1 pm & 2 pm - 3 pm & 4 pm - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 11 am & 12 pm - 1 pm & 2 pm - 3 pm & 4 pm - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 11 am & 12 pm - 1 pm & 2 pm - 3 pm & 4 pm - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 11 am & 12 pm - 1 pm & 2 pm - 3 pm & 4 pm - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 11 am & 12 pm - 1 pm & 2 pm - 3 pm & 4 pm - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Ushkova House?

Nearby attractions include National Library of the Republic of Tatarstan, Kazan (1 min walk), Kazan Federal University, Kazan (2 min walk), Alexander Butlerov Chemistry Institute, Kazan (2 min walk), Muzej sovetskih igrovyh avtomatov, Kazan (6 min walk).

How to get to Ushkova House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ushkova House:

Bus

University • Lines: 10, 10а, 30, 35, 35a, 54, 63, 91 (5 min walk)
Tukay Square • Lines: 10, 10а, 29, 30, 35, 35a, 54, 63, 71, 90, 91 (9 min walk)

Trolleybus

University • Lines: 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 (5 min walk)
Tukay Square • Lines: 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 (9 min walk)

Metro

Tukay Square • Lines: 1 (12 min walk)
Kremlyovskaya • Lines: 1 (16 min walk)

Tram

Колхозный рынок • Lines: 5, 5а (18 min walk)
улица Парижской Комунны • Lines: 5а (21 min walk)

Train

Kazan-Passazhirskaya (22 min walk)