The comfortable multifunctional hall "Pyramids" is successfully used for symposia, conferences, presentations, banquets, concerts, performances, film screenings and live television reports, discos, sports competitions, fashion shows.

There are 6 bars in the hall (4 on the ground floor and 2 on the balconies), where spectators can sit during the event. The hall can operate in several modes:
1. The concert version of the hall, including balconies, has 1,100 seats - 928 seats in the stalls and 172 on the balconies.
2. Restaurant tables can be set up in the hall for company presentations and banquets. The banquet version of the hall has up to 500 seats. Buffet option - up to 1200 seats.
3. The hall is also used for beauty contests and fashion shows; for this purpose, a large podium is attached to the stage and the location of the audience seats is changed.
4. The ground can easily be replaced with a ring for boxing matches.
5. The hall easily turns into a huge dance floor for holding mega-discos with a capacity of 1800 people.

The stage, 10.2 meters deep from the front side, is a sector of a circle. The height of the stage to the spotlights is 6 m.

For the artists there are five comfortable dressing rooms equipped with everything necessary.

Lighting equipment

The multifunctional hall "KRK PYRAMID" (MFZ) currently has the following lighting equipment:

The total power of the lighting complex is 300 kW.

  • 16 scanning light devices with a power of 575 W each, which are mounted on three spotlights in the stage area.
  • 14 scanning light devices with a power of 1200 W each located on structures in the auditorium
  • Backlight flood lighting devices with a total power of 40 kW;
  • 11 intelligent flood lighting fixtures
  • Flood lighting devices on structures in the auditorium (total power up to 100 kW).
  • Lighting devices "rotating head" in the amount of 26 pcs.
  • Effect devices

    • Used lighting devices with gas-discharge lamps with a power of 0.25 -1.2 kW.

    The complex is controlled from the COMPULITE OVATION 4D light console.

    Specifications video systems

    The central screen is 7.5m diagonally.
    Projector from EIKI 7700 ANSI.

    Two side screens 3m diagonally.
    Two projectors from EIKI 5500 ANSI.
    700:1 contrast ratio, 800 TV lines clarity.

    For broadcasting to the screens in the hall, three remote-controlled PANASONIC AW-E600 television cameras with digital outputs were installed.

    Image playback format DVCAM, miniDV, S-VHS, DVD.

    Playback of any computer files running under WINDOWS OS.

    Mixing up to 8 video sources with external synchronization SONY DFS-700 (3000 video effects).

    Switching equipment from KRAMER.

    Video production devices SONY, ONKYO, JVC.

    Sound equipment

    FOH Console
    MIDAS HERITAGE 2000 (32 mono, 8 stereo)
    Loudspeaker cabinets:
    APOGEE SOUND ALA 5 5 per side (main flow system)
    APOGEE SOUND FH18 2 per side (main flow system)
    APOGEE SOUND FH2 central cluster
    APOGEE SOUND SSM infill floor system
    APOGEE SOUND ACS delay flow system
    All systems powered by APOGEE SOUND amplification DA series.
    FOH Drive Rack:
    KLARK TEKNIK DN9848
    KLARK TEKNIK DN3600 graphic EQ
    KLARK TEKNIK DN360 graphic EQ
    FOH Effect Rack:
    LEXICON PCM81 FX processor
    YAMAHA SPX990 FX processor
    KLARK TEKNIK DN500 12 channels of compressors
    KLARK TEKNIK DN510 10 channels of gate
    On Stage Wedges:
    Monitor console: Soundcraft Spirit Live8 32/8
    APOGEE SOUND AE4 12"+1"
    APOGEE SOUND AE6 12"+2"
    JBL SP 212 2x12"+2"
    Microphones:
    SHURE ULXP4
    Sennheiser EW545
    SHURE SM58
    SHURE BETA58
    SHURE BETA56
    SHURE SM81
    AUDIOTECHNICA PRO35
    AUDIOTECHNICA ATM25
    AKG D112
    SHURE SM57

    Photo: Cultural and entertainment complex "Pyramid"

    Photo and description

    The cultural and entertainment complex "Pyramid" is located in the very center of Kazan, in close proximity to the Kazan Kremlin and the central pedestrian street Bauman. Near the complex there is the five-star Mirage Hotel, the city's central stadium, Millennium Square, Bulak Canal, and the city's main railway station.

    The “Pyramids” project was developed in 1996 by the leading architects of the city Gulsine and Viktor Tokarev. It was the first modern cultural and entertainment complex in the city. In 1997, construction began, and in 2002 the complex was opened. The opening was accompanied by a grand laser show.

    The exterior and interior structures, as well as the interiors of the new building, are designed in an ultra-modern high-tech style. The height of the building is 31.5 m. The total area of ​​the internal premises is 14,400 sq.m. The complex is designed for 2500 guests. The building has seven levels. The main concert hall is two-level, with an area of ​​1375 sq.m. It seats 1130 spectators. The outer walls of the Pyramid are glazed. The building has an external panoramic elevator that rises 22 meters.

    At night, the building is illuminated by powerful spotlights directed upward. Powerful rays shine in different directions and form a virtual, inverted pyramid. There is a multi-level fountain in the foyer. The passages to the restaurant and the second floor of the hall have glass floors. Through the glass you can see an exhibition of ancient Tatar jewelry and various household items.

    Disputes still rage over the appropriateness of such a building in the historical center of the city. According to some experts, the building is in good harmony with the Spasskaya and Watchtowers located nearby, as well as the pyramid-shaped monument to those who fell during the capture of Kazan. Together with the building of the Kazan Circus and the Central Stadium, the Pyramid forms a modern ensemble. It is this ensemble that forms the architectural appearance of Millennium Square.

    The Pyramid Cultural Center hosts events at the republican, city, Russian and international levels. The building hosts the annual Kazan Film Festival “Golden Minbar”, which is international.

    There are various establishments here: a fitness club, billiards, a two-level restaurant with an opening panorama of Kazan, designed for 200 people, a night club, a beauty salon, bowling alley, video and photo salons, a cafe-bar, souvenir boutiques and much more.

    In the summer, a huge inflatable tent in the shape of a ball is installed in front of the Pyramid building for 1,500 people, in which discos are held.

    There is convenient underground parking under the Pyramid building.

    “Pyramid” in Kazan is a cultural and entertainment complex in the center of the capital of Tatarstan. The “Pyramid” is rightfully considered one of the unusual attractions of the city.

    Firstly, the building is interesting for its architecture. Secondly, there are many entertainment events, concerts and parties held here. Thirdly, “Pyramid” has an excellent location: it is located next to Millennium Square, a few meters from the Kazan Kremlin and the embankment.

    A little about the characteristics of the building: its height is 31.5 meters, there are only seven levels, the total area is 14,400 square meters, and the maximum capacity is 2,500 people.

    Poster "Pyramids" in Kazan in 2020

    The Pyramids Concert Hall has become an iconic place in the cultural and entertainment life of Kazan. From September to May, domestic and foreign pop stars and various orchestras perform here. Famous actors, stand-up comedians, bloggers, and residents of popular television programs come with performances, shows and their programs.

    Various competitions are also held here, including “Miss Tatarstan”, games - for example, “What? Where? When?”, ceremonies and awards.

    To keep abreast of all the events taking place at the concert venue, check out the official Pyramid website. Announcements of upcoming events appear there promptly.

    Operating mode

    The cultural and entertainment complex is open daily. If you need to get to a sports club or a pastry shop, they open the very first - at 8:00. All other establishments - at 9:00 or 12:00. Restaurants and cafes are open the longest - until midnight or 2:00.

    Therefore, you can get to the “Pyramid” itself on Mon-Thu - from 8:00 to 00:00, on Fri - from 8:00 to 2:00; on Sat - from 9:00 to 2:00, on Sun - from 9:00 to 00:00.

    More detailed information about the operating hours of all establishments, including the necessary contacts, can be found on the official Pyramid website.

    The structure of the "Pyramid" in Kazan

    “Pyramid” has a lot of interesting things to make your time fun, interesting and even beneficial for your health. There is not only a huge concert venue, but also a beauty center, a cafe, halls for various events, and a summer terrace.

    In the Pyramid you will find:

    • beauty and health center. Cosmetology and Spa procedures are carried out there, and there are manicure and hairdressing salons. You can visit the solarium, hydromassage pool, sauna and steam room;
    • pastry shop This is a cafe-shop where you can try, order and buy cakes, pastries, pastries and bread;
    • sport Club. Here you can choose different types training - Gym, aerobics, dancing;
    • banquet halls. Their capacity varies: there are for 15-20 people, for 120 people and for 500 guests. The halls host weddings, graduations, corporate parties, some family celebrations, and social events;
    • concert hall. It has two levels: at the bottom there are chairs that can be easily removed (for example, during parties, competitions, shows, etc.), at the top there are six large box compartments. There are bars around the hall. The area of ​​the premises is 1,375 square meters. There is the most modern lighting and sound equipment, excellent audibility. As for the capacity of the hall, it has 1,130 seats, but in total it is designed for 1,700 people;
    • conference rooms. Their capacity is 18, 600 and 1,130 people. Business meetings, conferences, seminars, trainings, master classes, forums and meetings are held here. All halls are equipped with the equipment necessary for such events;
    • restaurant. It is located on the top floor of the Pyramid. Guests go up there in a glass elevator. From the top there is an excellent view of Kazan, the Kremlin and the square. The restaurant has two tiers - on the first there is a regular hall with a capacity of 120 people, on the second there is a VIP hall for 30 people;
    • wedding terrace. It is also located on the top floor of the Pyramid. The terrace is decorated with an arch and flowers. On-site registrations and photo sessions are held here;
    • summer terrace. Usually in the spring there are parties there to celebrate its opening. There is a cafe and bar here.

    The “Pyramid” itself is, of course, a grandiose structure, but you can’t imagine how it changes in the evening. The building is illuminated and looks even more impressive and larger.

    Construction of the complex

    Design of the building began in 1996. The authors of the project were architects Victor and Gulsine Tokarev. Construction began in 1997. The construction of this large-scale structure lasted more than 5 years. Its grand opening took place in 2002. The first president of Tatarstan, Mintimer Shaimiev, and the first president of Russia, Boris Yeltsin, came to the event.

    The building was built in high-tech style. It is glazed along the ribs and at the very top. Due to this, there is always a lot of light inside the rooms, and the space visually expands. There is a fountain in the foyer, a transparent elevator, glass floors, and you can see an exhibition displaying Tatar national jewelry and household items.

    Another interesting fact— $43 million was spent on the construction of the Pyramid.

    How to get there

    The address of the “Pyramid” in Kazan: Moskovskaya street, 3. opposite, literally 250 meters away is the Kazan Kremlin.

    Metro

    If you decide to get to the Pyramid by metro, then the nearest station