On March 3, 2023, I All-Russian Scientific and Practical Conference “Volga-Kama Region: history, socio-cultural heritage and prospects” took place in the city of Chistopol.
The conference was held at the Chistopolsky branch of Kazan Innovative University named after V. G. Timiryasov with the support of A. H. Khalikov Institute of Archaeology of the Academy of Sciences of RT and the Institute of History named after Sh. Marjani.
Sectional meetings were held in the Chistopolsky branch of KIU. Employees of Bolgar Museum-Reserve J.G. Muhametshin, I.D. Muhametshin, R.Z. Vagapov, R.M. Vagapov and V.A. Mukhamedov attended the conference.
D. G. Muhametshin’s report “Mausoleums of Chistopol cemetery” was dedicated to the study of the epigraphic heritage of Tatar people. Mausoleums have been an important part of the spiritual and material tradition since the times of Volga Bulgaria. I. D. Muhametshin in his report “Latin and other original monuments of the Chistopol necropolis” told about the burial monuments of the 20-30s of XX century. This crucial period found its reflection in the monuments of Chistopol cemetery, and it arouses great interest among the researchers. The report by R.M. Vagapov “Collection from the funds of Bolgar Museum-Reserve: iron arrowheads of VIII-XIV centuries” reveals the interpretation and typology of arrows, their technology of manufacture and use. R.Z. Vagapov’s report “Reflections of the first stage of Tatar history in the national cuisine” uncovers the nomadic period of Bulgar society and its impact on the national cuisine, which is reflected in modern times. V. A. Mukhamedov in his report “Demography of Tatarstan from 1920 to the present time” told about the influence of the events of XX century on the change in the number of population of the Republic of Tatarstan. All conference participants were awarded with certificates of participation.

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