Сочинение на тему "Казань 100 лет назад" с переводом пожалуйста

The city of Kazan is one of the oldest cities in Russia. It is located on the banks of the Volga River and is the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan. Today Kazan is a major scientific, cultural and economic center. But what was the city like 100 years ago?

At the beginning of the XX century Kazan was one of the largest cities in Russia. Its population exceeded 200 thousand people. The city had many industrial enterprises, such as textile factories, tanneries, mills and others. Trade, education and culture were developed.

Kazan was a great cultural center. There were many theaters, museums and libraries. One of the main symbols of the city was the Kazan University, which was founded back in 1804. Many famous scientists, writers and cultural figures studied at the university.

The city was rich not only in culture, but also in architecture. Kazan was known for its beautiful buildings that combined different architectural styles. The city had many churches, mosques, university buildings and other cultural sites.

However, in 1917, a revolution broke out in Russia, which led to major changes in the life of the city. Kazan became part of Soviet Russia and began to develop in a new direction.