Sviyazhsk, Tatarstan, Russia, also known as Svijazhsk or Sviyazhsk, is an island town located in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. It is situated on the Sviyaga River, about 30 kilometers southwest of Kazan. The town has a humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Sviyazhsk was founded in 1551 by Ivan the Terrible as a military fortress during the Siege of Kazan. The town played a significant role in the Russian conquest of Kazan and became an important administrative and religious center in the region. Sviyazhsk is known for its well-preserved historical architecture, including the Assumption Cathedral, the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, and the Monastery of the Annunciation. The town is also home to the Sviyazhsk State Historical and Architectural Museum-Reserve, which includes a number of historical buildings and artifacts.
Geographic Data for Sviyazhsk, Tatarstan, Russia
| Latitude | 55° 46.397' |
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| Longitude | 48° 39.631' |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |