Transit prison, Prison building in Kazan, Russia.
This detention facility in Kazan was built to temporarily hold prisoners being transferred between locations. The structure features a functional layout with separate areas designed to manage daily operations and security requirements.
The facility was built to serve as a transit point within the Russian prison system during its operational period. In 1960, the government formally recognized its historical importance by granting it federal protection as a cultural heritage site.
The building reflects how prisons were designed and built during its era, with architectural choices that shaped how detainees were housed and managed. Walking around it gives a sense of the practical and structural demands of a working detention facility.
The building is located in central Kazan and can be viewed from the street. Since it is a protected heritage site, interior access is typically not available to visitors.
Only a handful of similar detention buildings from this era remain standing in the region, making this structure a rare example of its type. Its straightforward exterior design masks the specialized internal organization that was developed for its specific operational purpose.
Location: Kazan
GPS coordinates: 55.79855,49.10825
Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:20
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