Ilsur Metshin on the new names of two residential areas of Kazan: “The names Gaila and Rodina symbolize important notions for every person”

After discussion with the expert community, the Kazan Development Institute suggested naming the M14 microdistrict in the Privolzhsky district “Gaila” and the area of the Sovetsky district bounded by Rodina, Gvardeyskaya, Zorge, and Voznesensky streets “Rodina”. Both names are based on geographical and natural features, as well as cultural heritage, attractions, and the atmosphere inherent in these areas of the capital of Tatarstan. Alexey Gorbunov, director of the Kazan Development Institute, announced this at the Business Monday meeting.

The Mayor Ilsur Metshin explained that during the design and construction of new areas, buildings are assigned numbers that remain as names for some time.

“However, for the sense of identity of the residents, it is important that the beautiful names of the residential areas we are accustomed to take root from the very beginning. We have assigned this task to the Kazan Development Institute, as they are involved not only in design but also in urban planning. Both names - Gaila and Rodina - symbolize important notions for everyone,”- the Mayor said. He instructed to discuss the proposed names at the next meeting of the toponymy commission of the Kazan Executive Committee.

Alexey Gorbunov reminded that the initiative to rename M14 district belongs to deputy of Kazan City Duma, Elena Glukhareva. Currently, the area is referred to by a construction number, which has no meaning and is associated with M12 highway for residents.