The market is an integral part of any large and not so big city. Therefore, it is not surprising that Kazan has its own markets. By 2017, several of these trading enterprises were closed or modernized. So, the Central market of Kazan has suffered several stages of change. However, it still remains a favorite place for many citizens. This is due to a large assortment, as well as low prices for products. Also, agricultural fairs are held on the territory of the market, which also attracts visitors.
Creating a market. From antiquity to the present day
The central market of Kazan arose in 1961. It would seem that this date is not so impressive, but it is worth remembering that not every shopping complex or bazaar boasts such a story.
The central market of Kazan was renovated in 2005, just in time for the holiday. It was in this year that the millennium of the city was celebrated on a large scale. After this date, many began to say that Kazan had become the third capital of immense Russia. Of course, international events began to take place in the city, for example, the Universiade or the Confederation Cup. It is just before these large-scale events that many areas of the city undergo modernization or restoration. Not without a change in the Central market of Kazan.
By the way, the market used to be called the “Central Collective Farm Market”. That is why those who come to Kazan should be prepared for the fact that many local residents still name the retail space by their original name.
Description of the market. Essential elements
The address of the Central Market of Kazan is simple: it is located at the intersection of several central streets. These include:
- Moscow;
- Tazi Gizat;
- Gabdullah Tukay.
A more accurate address of the Central collective farm market of Kazan: 13 Mezhlauka street.
In total, the market area together with the adjacent territory is 2.72 hectares. There is a parking lot that holds more than three hundred cars. According to the administration of the Central Market, it daily serves about fifty thousand citizens. The combination of a rich assortment, good prices, as well as convenient location allowed the Central Market of the city of Kazan to receive the title of the best among similar trade organizations. This significant event for the bazaar workers took place in 2008. Since then, the market has still kept a high bar in the field of quality and low prices.
Assortment of products: what is for sale?
In the Central Market building you can find mainly food. However, it is worth noting that some premises are rented by third parties. So, in the market is located "Euroset", as well as several points offering clothing and accessories. However, their choice is not so great as to call this enterprise the central clothing market of Kazan.
The market building is divided into certain sectors, here you can find fish, meat, groceries. A large selection of fruits and vegetables is also provided. By the way, many say that the most delicious dried fruits can be purchased on the Central market. A whole department of the construction is dedicated to them. Here you can buy oriental goodies, spices. Here it is worth looking for honey and bee products.
Fish and meat: features
On the Central market of the city you can buy fresh, frozen, salted and smoked fish, as well as seafood. Both river and sea fish species are represented. A separate room is reserved for them, so that the specific aroma of the goods is not transmitted to other things. Also nearby is a buffet where both market customers and sellers can refresh themselves.
The meat row is equipped with a special Halal product department. This term is well known to Muslims, and since it is one of the most widespread religions in Kazan, there is nothing strange in the fact that this type of product has a special place. Also in these rows you can buy pork, beef, lamb. Also in the same room a bird is sold: turkey, duck, chicken.
Vegetables. Agricultural Fairs
However, most go to the collective farm market precisely for seasonal vegetables, so the influx of visitors is usually high in the summer months. Also during this period, fairs take place on weekends, where residents of villages and villages can sell their own hand-grown berries, vegetables, greens. Later, mushrooms join this list.
At the Central Market you can buy potatoes, cabbage - both white and cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, eggplant. Also, do not forget about tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes. Large selection of fruits such as peaches and apricots. Rarer variants are also presented, for example, mango or lychee.
The adjacent territory. Opening hours
Opening hours of the Central Market of Kazan: from seven to seven in the evening. Seven days a week. However, this applies only to the main building. The adjacent territories, which are often referred to as the Trade settlement or the Neriida market, have a slightly different schedule, for example, on Mondays they have a rest.
In general, several complexes were formed around the Central Market, for example, the Muraveynik and Fashionable Family shopping centers. This allows visitors to make more than just purchases for their refrigerator. Here you can buy clothes, accessories, shoes, as well as household goods.
Near the Trade settlement, there are also departments that also specialize in selling vegetables. Their prices sometimes do not differ from the prices in the market itself. However, there is a dependence on time, for example, on Sunday evening, before the market closes, prices are reduced.