Vasilyevo, Zelenodolsky District, Republic of Tatarstan

Located on the left bank of the Volga River near the Kuybyshev Reservoir, Vasilyevo extends across residential areas 19 kilometers east of Zelenodolsk administrative center.

The settlement began in 1693 and transformed into an urban-type locality in 1928, developing industrial facilities including a laboratory glassware plant and timber factories.

The population of 16,953 residents comprises 69 percent Russian and 26 percent Tatar communities, maintaining their respective traditions through local celebrations and architecture.

The settlement functions as a railway station on the Kazan-Kanash line, providing transportation connections and economic opportunities for residents and neighboring communities.

Vasilyevo holds the distinction of being the largest urban settlement in Tatarstan by population, featuring a combination of industrial development and traditional community practices.

Location: Городское поселение посёлок городского типа Васильево

Inception: 1693

GPS coordinates: 55.83778,48.67889

Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:59