Verkhneuslonsky District

Verkhneuslonsky District is a municipal area in Tatarstan located along the right bank of the Volga River, encompassing natural reserves and numerous archaeological sites. The landscape features forests, river valleys, and scattered settlements connected by local roads.

The district was established in 1931 from the former Sviyazhsk Uyezd of Kazan Governorate. It remained under Soviet administration as part of the Tatar republic until significant administrative changes occurred in the 1990s.

The area maintains a living connection to its past through local museums and preserved sites that tell stories of the region. Visitors encounter traditions and regional identity woven into everyday places and community spaces.

The area offers several recreational and sports facilities scattered across multiple communities, including winter sports centers and specialized clubs. Visitors should note that essential services are concentrated in larger settlements and getting around without a car may be challenging.

The district is home to Innopolis, a special economic zone dedicated to technology and innovation that brings companies and researchers to this traditionally rural area. This unexpected blend of rural heritage and modern technological ambitions shapes the region's development.

Location: Tatarstan

Inception: October 20, 1931

Capital city: Yuğarı Oslan

Website: https://verhniy-uslon.tatarstan.ru

GPS coordinates: 55.76667,48.98333

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:44