Lakes Qaban

Lakes Qaban, the system of lakes in Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia. Includes: Birge Qaban, Arğı Qaban and Yuğarı Qaban. Area: 1.86 km². The biggest lake in Tatarstan.

Connected with Qazansu River by Bolaq channel and suterranian Bolaq-Qazansu channel. Also connected with Volga by the system of city sewerage.

The medieval Volga Bulgarians' graves date back to 12–13th century was founded at the bank of Arğı Qaban.

One legend says, that in some days before Khanate of Kazan fall, all values was drowned in lakes.

Another legend explain the origin of lakes' name: at Mongol invasion of Volga Bulgaria, Bulgarian prince Qabanbäk, who was only escaped at Bilär city (or in Bolghar), moved at lake's bank and founded there a castle. Another version is that he founded Iske Qazan.