Ildar Metshin: "Parks and fountains are what make the city alive."

      In Kazan, all fountains have been launched, and equipment is being updated in the parks

      In the capital of Tatarstan, the last fountain complex was launched – in the square in front of the former building of the Kamal Theater, now the Tinchurina Theater. The decommissioning of the fountains began at the end of April and was completed recently. A total of 31 fountains have been launched in the city for the summer. The oldest of them, in Lenin Garden, was opened in 1894, while the newest ones in the Zilant Square were opened in 2025. Ilsur Metshin was informed about the preparations for the summer of public spaces.

      Photo: Denis Gordiyko

      All fountains have been decommissioned after winter

      In Kazan, the fountain complex in the square in front of the former Kamal Theater building has been put into operation. It became the last fountain launched for the summer in the capital of Tatarstan. Now, a total of 31 fountains are operating in the city, reported Igor Kulyazhev, deputy head of the executive committee. The first fountains to start operating this season were on the Kazanka embankment and in the Glory Square on Zorge Street. Then one of the oldest fountains – in Lenin Garden (installed in 1894) – was turned on. The youngest fountains in Kazan – in the children's park "Yelmai" and in Zilant Square (updated in 2025) – also began their operation. The smallest fountains on Baumana Street – "Frog," "Doves," and "Water Mother" – have also been launched.

      The largest city fountain – on the Bulak channel – is also in operation. The structure consists of 56 floating fountains located along a 1.5-kilometer stretch of the water channel, making it the longest fountain complex with a unified control system in Russia. The height of the jets reaches 15 meters and is complemented by architectural and artistic lighting.

      Fountains adorn many parks in Kazan – Belinsky Square, Fisherman's Garden, Petrov Park, the squares in front of the Said-Galiev Culture House in Derbysheki, and at the Railway Workers' Culture House in Yudino. The decommissioning of the fountains began at the end of April. Before launching, repair teams checked each fountain. First, the shields that covered the bowls and equipment during winter were dismantled. Then, the pumps were installed. They are removed for the winter to avoid breakage. After cleaning and drying, they are stored all winter in a warehouse, and at the beginning of the season, they are reinstalled. Filters were replaced. The bowls of the fountains and the lights around them were thoroughly washed. Specialists checked the electrical work, installed and adjusted the nozzles responsible for the even distribution of the fountain jets and the correct spray angle.

      After the fountains are launched, specialists from the external improvement committee will check their operation daily. They must monitor the cleanliness of the water surface, clean the filters, change the water, wash the bowls as needed, and adjust the nozzles and lights. Special attention is paid to monitoring electrical equipment for safety reasons.

      "Public spaces are a kind of living room of the city, where people meet and spend time together. Parks and fountains are what turn the city into a comfortable living environment, making the city vibrant. Moreover, there is an important economic aspect – where there is pedestrian traffic, small businesses thrive. Therefore, we pay great attention to the improvement of public spaces and raise the bar for comfort, cleanliness, and safety every year. The hot season is coming in the parks, so I ask you to pay due attention to monitoring the condition of the equipment and infrastructure of public spaces," instructed Kazan Mayor Ilsur Metshin.

      Parks and squares: updating children's and sports grounds

      The Directorate of Parks and Squares is responsible for the maintenance of 38 public spaces. In six of them – the "Continent" park, the square on Mira Street, the "Ak Chachaklar" boulevard, Victory Park, Lyadsky Garden, and "Wings of the Soviets" park – work is currently underway to update children's and sports grounds, reported the head of the directorate, Aigul Latypova. The replacement is being carried out because some of the equipment is broken, and repairs are no longer possible.

      In the park on Mira Street, the update of the children's playground has been completed: the old play complex was replaced with a new one, and new elements were installed – a busy board with drums, a rocking horse, a balance swing, a sandbox with counting beads, and a play machine with a slide.

      This week, work will begin on the dismantling and updating of equipment in the "Continent," in Victory Park, and on the "Ak Chachaklar" boulevard. In the "Continent" park, an emergency play complex will be dismantled, and a new "Kremlin" complex will be installed, along with the replacement of two children's swings with new ones.

      In Victory Park, two broken sports simulators will be replaced with new ones – a chest press simulator and an elliptical trainer, and a new children's swing will also be installed.

      On the "Ak Chachaklar" boulevard, broken trampolines and a carousel will be dismantled, and three new trampolines will appear near the pavilion.

      Updating work will continue in other areas of the city. In the "Wings of the Soviets" park, two balance swings will be installed, and in Lyadsky Garden, new simulators for working out arms and back will be installed instead of broken ones.

      According to last year's results, 2.3 million people attended events in Kazan's parks.

      More news about the event:

      Metshin was informed about the operation of all fountains in Kazan: "This is what makes the city vibrant."

      In Kazan, the last fountain complex of the season has been launched – in the square of the theater building. 13:55 26.05.2026 Business Online - Kazan

      Ilsur Metshin: "Parks and fountains are what makes the city vibrant."

      In Kazan, all fountains have been launched, and equipment is being updated in the parks. In the capital of Tatarstan, the last fountain complex was launched – in the square in front of the former building of the Kamal Theater. 13:54 26.05.2026 Administration of Kazan - Kazan

      News from neighboring regions on the topic:

      During the white nights, 33 fountains will change their operating schedule.

      From May 18 to July 19, the operating mode of 33 St. Petersburg fountains will be extended. 13:08 26.05.2026 KGIOP - St. Petersburg

      A new fountain in Lenin Park will open by September.

      Work is underway in the fountain area of Lenin Park. The contractor is currently dismantling the existing fountain bowls: machinery is working on-site, and dismantling and preparatory work are being carried out. 09:10 26.05.2026 Gazeta Vpered - Bataisk

      (Video) Fountains are being prepared for the new season in Tolyatti.

      Traditionally, the MBU "Zelenstroy" prepares the fountains under its care for the new season. 18:24 25.05.2026 TltGorod.Ru - Tolyatti

      The fountain in Historical Square will start working on June 1.

      Photo: official portal of Yekaterinburg

      EKATERINBURG. A unique light and music fountain in Historical Square will be launched on June 1. 19:13 25.05.2026 API - Yekaterinburg

      The fountain season begins in Yekaterinburg.

      Photo: Anastasia Sibiryakova © IA "Ural Meridian" The light and music fountain in Historical Square of Yekaterinburg will be launched on June 1. 16:52 25.05.2026 IA Ural Meridian - Yekaterinburg

      In Belogorsk, the fountain in Alexandrovsky Square was tested.

      It will start working on the evening of May 26. In Belogorsk, the fountain in Alexandrovsky Square was tested behind the administration building. 16:38 25.05.2026 IA Port Amur - Blagoveshchensk

      City fountains have started working in Volgodonsk.

      The fountain season has begun in Volgodonsk. The Department of Construction and Municipal Economy published the official schedule for the operation of water facilities. 15:41 24.05.2026 Bloknot-Volgodonsk.Ru - Volgodonsk

      Everyone has their own story.

      On Sunday, May 24, the head of the city, Sergey Petrin, published a post on his official pages dedicated to the Voronezh fountains:

      - Friends, I invite you to admire the elegant fountains of Voronezh. 14:22 24.05.2026 Bereg - Voronezh

      A child was pulled out of a fountain hatch in the southwest of Moscow.

      In the southwest of Moscow, a child was pulled out of a fountain hatch, which he opened while playing with other minors. 17:56 24.05.2026 Kemerovo Regional Organization VOSVOD - Kemerovo