Kazansky

Kazansky is a Russian adjective and surname derived from Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan. The masculine form is Kazansky, the feminine Kazanskaya, and the neuter Kazanskoye. It denotes origin or association with Kazan and is used in surnames as well as place names.

As a surname, Kazansky and its variants are borne by individuals in Russia and elsewhere; the name can reflect paternal or ancestral ties to Kazan. Spelling variations may arise from transliteration from Cyrillic.

In toponymy and institutions, Kazansky appears in several Russian names. Notable examples include Moscow’s Kazansky Vokzal, one of the city’s major railway stations named for trains from Kazan, and the Kazansky Sobor (Kazan Cathedral) in Saint Petersburg, a prominent Russian Orthodox church. The use of Kazansky in these names illustrates how the city’s identity has been preserved in cultural and civic landmarks across the country.