Ilsur Metshin on the renovation of kindergarten No. 415: “It is completely renewed”

Kindergarten No. 415 in Derbyshki has reopened after a renovation. The building underwent comprehensive updates for the first time, including new utilities, roof and facade repairs, as well as new windows and doors. Currently, 23 children are enrolled, with new students arriving daily. The facility has a total capacity of 95 children at five groups. The kindergarten works in cooperation with Tatar Gymnasium No. with the Tatar language of education. Kazan Mayor Ilsur Metshin inspected the preschool.

“After the renovation, the kindergarten is truly as good as new,” said Kazan Mayor Ilsur Metshin. “But the most important thing here is the new educational content. The kindergarten now operates as a single complex with the Tatar Gymnasium, where both teaching and upbringing are conducted in the children's native Tatar language. We have created every condition for our children to discover their talents here, and various clubs have been set up to suit every taste. We are happy to welcome the children — 23 kids are already attending groups. I also want to thank the construction workers. The renovation was done very efficiently and beautifully.”

The kindergarten renovation was carried out in two stages. The first phase was completed in 2025 under the ‘Family’ national project, with 65 million rubles allocated for general construction, roof repairs, window replacement, and facade renovation. In 2026, an additional 56 million rubles were provided from the republican budget. This funding enabled the completion of interior finishing, the purchase of furniture and equipment, and the improvement of the yard.

Within the two-story building with a total area of 1,086 square meters, specialists reinforced the foundation, repaired the roof, refurbished the facade and entrance areas, and replaced the windows and doors. The project also included upgrading the engineering networks — specifically the ventilation, power supply, and low-current systems.

Aigul Gusmanova, who heads both the Tatar Gymnasium No. 11 and the kindergarten, noted that the preschool has been operating since 1961 and formally merged with the gymnasium in 2023. “The preschool attracts a diverse community,” she said. “It is chosen not only by Tatar families, but also by people of other nationalities who want their children to become familiar with the Tatar language and culture from an early age.”

Following the renovation, five groups were opened, including a nursery for children from one and a half years old. Currently, 23 children are enrolled: 22 toddlers aged three to seven, and one child under three. Six more are undergoing medical check-ups prior to admission. Since the opening on October 1, kids have been joining the groups gradually, with new children arriving every day.

Albina Hasanshina