Aktanyshsky District

Aktanyshsky District is a municipal area in northeastern Tatarstan that spans thousands of square kilometers between two major rivers, the Kama and Belaya. The landscape combines open countryside with designated development zones designed for future growth.

The district was established in 1930 as an administrative entity and went through reorganization in the following decades. A brief dissolution period was followed by reinstatement in the mid-1960s, solidifying its role in the regional structure.

The district maintains educational facilities, including the state-managed Boarding School of Humanities for Gifted Children and the Aktanysh Technical College for vocational training.

The area functions as a largely rural district with agricultural fields visible across the landscape and some designated industrial zones. Educational facilities and technical colleges serve residents scattered throughout the territory.

Archaeological findings across the district reveal Bronze Age burial sites connected to early Finno-Ugric settlements long before the modern era. These discoveries show that the land has supported human communities for thousands of years.

Location: Tatarstan

Inception: August 10, 1930

Capital city: Aqtanış

Elevation above the sea: 127 m

Website: http://aktanysh.tatarstan.ru

GPS coordinates: 55.68333,53.85000

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:41