On October 16, Tatarstan Communications Department will celebrate its 85th anniversary. At the beginning of 20th century communication systems of Kazan gubernia consisted of stationary enterprises and only 3 per cent of all residential area was provided with communication services. The network which was built before the revolution did not meet economic and political conditions. Due to the efforts taken by new government, postal communication services were provided in the remotest areas of the republic, and colossal success was achieved in the industry.