bezrukiybezrukayabezrukoye

Bezrukiybezrukayabezrukoye is a rural locality (a selo) in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Arsky District and is situated approximately 55 kilometres northeast of Kazan, the republic’s capital. The village lies on the right bank of the Kazanka River, a tributary of the Volga, providing the settlement with fertile alluvial soil and a temperate continental climate.

The name “Bezrukiybezrukayabezrukoye” is derived from the Tatar word “bezruk,” meaning “handless,” and has been interpreted historically as a reference to the town’s original role as a relay station for messages, where communication relied on written notes rather than verbal exchange. Local tradition holds that the name was formalised in the early 18th century during the Russian Empire’s expansion into the Volga region.

According to the 2010 Russian Census, the population of Bezrukiybezrukayabezrukoye was 1,256 residents, of whom roughly 68% are ethnic Tatars, 26% Russians, and the remaining 6% comprise other nationalities such as Chuvash and Mari. The village is home to a primary school, a community centre, and a culturally significant mosque that dates back to the 19th century.

Economically, the settlement relies primarily on agriculture, with the surrounding lands cultivated for grain, potatoes, and seasonal vegetables. In recent years, small-scale dairy farming and beekeeping have complemented traditional crop production. The local economy also benefits from small cottage industries, including handicrafts that reflect Tatar artistic traditions.