Millennium Bridge, Cable-stayed bridge in Kazan, Russia

The Millennium Bridge is a cable-stayed crossing of the Kazanka River, connecting Vishnevsky Street with Fatih Amirkhan Avenue as part of Kazan's Small Ring Road. Its two pale cream pylon legs lean together to form an M more than 45 metres high and 64 metres wide at the base. Under each half of the pylon run three traffic lanes and a separate pedestrian walkway, and the deck follows an S-shaped course.

Construction of the permanent bridge began in 2004, replacing a temporary pontoon crossing that had led to Tolstogo Street. The first stage opened on 29 July 2005, and the second stage followed on 30 August 2007. The project cost 3.4 billion rubles.

The bridge was built to mark Kazan's 1000th anniversary, and its M-shaped design represents this milestone as well as the city itself. The name and form have become part of local identity and shape how people see the city.

The bridge carries daily traffic with lanes for vehicles and footpaths for pedestrians, which can become busy during rush hours. The best time to cross or explore is outside peak hours when you can better enjoy the structure and river views.

Before this permanent structure was built, residents used a temporary pontoon bridge to cross the river. This temporary solution served the city for years before being replaced by the modern span.