Kazan Copy of the St. Petersburg Edition of the Qur’an

A previously unknown copy of the St. Petersburg edition of the Qur’an, dating to 1799, was discovered in the Kazan Kremlin Museum-Reserve, marking a significant addition to the known typographic editions of the Qur’an in Russia. This copy distinguishes itself through its unique design on the first pages and paper with countermarks bearing dates from 1793 and 1794. Additionally, it contains a rare record of being offered as a waqf (inalienable property) to the mosque of Sharif village, providing insights into its historical context. The discovery sheds new light on the production period of this edition and enriches our understanding of Islamic heritage within Russia's cultural landscape.

Garaeva, N. G. (2025). Kazan Copy of the St. Petersburg Edition of the Qur’an. Islam in the Modern World, 21(1), 49–72. https://doi.org/10.22311/2074-1529-2025-21-1-49-72