Bolğar is a ruined capital (8th-15th century) of Volga Bulgaria in Tatarstan, Spas Rayon (Spassky District).
Modern Bolğar town (since 18th century) is also capital of this district (near the ruins). Population - 8,000. Russians, Tatars.
See more: Volga Bulgaria, Khanate of Kazan, Tatarstan.
Last updated: 10-25-2005 00:31:26