"There is a village near Kazan, on the name Kerlai.
Even the chickens in the Kerlai able to sing ... Brave the edge! "
So wrote Tatar poet Gabdulla toucans, spent in the village Kerlai his childhood.
Until recently this area was associated only with the name G. Tukai, whose museum is located here. But since 2009 in the village of Yana Kerlai has another celebrity - here he settled Shoo Babai - Tatar Santa Claus with his granddaughter Kar kizi, and with them the characters of the Tatar folk tales and heroes Tukai.

Appears Shoo Babai, in its residence on the eve of New Year celebrations and holds it monthly, taking little guests.

But to see him not so easy. First, will meet with the Shaitan, the rescue Shurale peace talks with Ubyrly karchyk, and then the visitors have to read the poems, riddles and guess the race for ledyankah.

And then, finally, overcoming all difficulties, guests come to the house Shoo Babayan, where they are greeted by the master himself: a short, plump and good-natured, and together with him and his beautiful granddaughter, Kar-kizi.
Guests are invited into the house bedchamber Shoo Babayan, where they can see how the lives Shoo Babai and make a wish that will come true next year if to whisper it into a large wooden barrel, standing in the corner.

And of course, the visitors, if desired, may obtain documentary evidence of his meeting with Tartar Santa Claus - this letter indicating that they "were in a fairy tale, visited the residence Shoo Babayan, bonded seal.

And on the residence you can ride horses or just a hill on ledyanke and dine in a cozy cafe. For those wishing to linger awhile in Kerlai with a hotel.

Reach the village of Yana Kerlai not difficult. Only 60 km. by Kazan, and you have a guest Shoo Babayan. Come, he waits!