Born: 1969 (age 55 years), Nizhnekamsk, Russia
Spouse: Gulnara Metshina (m. 1989)
Previous office: Member of the State Council of the Republic of Tatarstan (2000–2004)
Office: Mayor of Kazan since 2005
Siblings: Aidar Metshin
Descendants: Tagir Metshin, Aliya Metshina, Timur Metshin, and more
Party: United Russia