On 14 July 2024, an employee of the Bolgar Museum-Reserve Hramov D.P. held an interactive event on ‘Life of the Volga Bulgars’ for the guests of the museum.
The geographical position of the state completely predetermined its economic path. The first capital – Bolgar stood on the waterway from the Caspian Sea to Europe. Being on the river routes ensured economic growth and active trade. Fertile lands along the rivers stimulated the development of agriculture. Farming and cattle breeding became the main occupations of the population. Due to the specifics of the climate, cereals were mainly grown. Large areas were sown with wheat and rye. Bolgar horses were considered one of the best and were actively sold to neighboring states and to the East. The people were engaged in beekeeping. Volga honey was famous in Europe and Asia. The economic and cultural spheres were also highly developed. The towns had sewerage, baths, water supply and heating. Silver coins were minted. Bolgar artisanship was known in all neighboring states. Masters were famous for working with precious stones and metals, leather and fur processing, stone and metal carving, pottery.
The participants of the event became acquainted with the history of the development of agriculture, various trades, as well as with the life of the Volga Bulgars from X to XV centuries on the example of archaeological artefacts. 28 people attended the event.

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