Within a five-year period, an additional 84,000 light sources have been installed in Kazan

Over a ten‑year period, the number of lighting points in Kazan has increased by 44 %. As of 2026, the municipal outdoor lighting infrastructure comprises more than 180,000 light points, 113,310 lighting poles, and 4,100 kilometers of networks. Fanis Nurmukhametov, Director of Kazenergo, reported these figures at a staff meeting.

 “We can definitely see that Kazan is becoming increasingly well‑lit. Residents, as well as tourists, are able to observe the ongoing transformations. However, this result should not be regarded as a reason to curtail efforts. Outdoor lighting is a key factor in ensuring the comfort and safety of the city’s inhabitants. Importantly, the scope of lighting improvements is no longer limited to the main city locations. The modernization efforts have also encompassed residential neighborhoods, parks, public squares, municipal streets, and courtyard areas. We will continue this work,”- said the Mayor of Kazan.

The development of the city’s lighting infrastructure is being implemented as part of comprehensive programs aimed at improving public spaces, renovating the street and road network. Over the past five years, an additional 84,000 light sources have appeared, including installations for architectural lighting.

A significant progress has been achieved over the last three years under the Our Yard program: 12,077 lamps and 8,252 lighting poles have been installed, and 160 kilometers of cable lines have been laid. This work allows enhancing the illumination levels in residential yards and contribute to a safer and more comfortable urban environment.

 “The Our Yard program has made our city much brighter where major repairs have already taken place,”- the Mayor noted.

This year, landscaping work at several key public spaces included the installation of 56 lighting poles and the laying of 2 kilometers of cable lines. These works were carried out at Tabriz Square, on Serova Street, the observation deck in Gorky Park, and the square near the Butlerov monument.

Fanis Nurmukhametov noted that such measures contribute not only to improving illumination and safety in residential and public areas but also to shaping an aesthetically appealing urban infrastructure.

The city’s road network is undergoing systematic modernization. In 2026, 2,500 new lighting units have been installed along the city’s roads. Initial lighting works were carried out on Admiralteiskaya, Privokzalnaya, and Obnorsky streets.

Special attention is paid on architectural illumination. To date, 288 buildings in Kazan are equipped with such lighting solutions. Kazenergo continues to implement lighting projects at socially significant institutions, historical buildings, and cultural heritage sites. These include the Teacher’s House on Podluzhnaya Street, the Yardam Inclusion Centre, Zilant Square, and the Church of St. Nicholas of Tula.