About Kotrag
Kotrag was a sovereign.
Kotrag was according to Nikephoros I of Constantinople a son of Kubrat of the Dulo clan of Bulgars. Following the death of his father, he began to extend the influence of his Bulgars to the Volga River. He is remembered as the founder of Volga Bulgaria.
Honour
Kotrag Nunatak on Greenwich Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica is named after Kotrag. In the Republic of Chuvashia in the village of Shemursha on June 30th 2022, a monument was erected to the founder of the Volga Bulgaria - Khan Kotrag Later, on January 12th 2023, another monument to Khan Kotrag, was installed in Shiryaev on Popova Hill. The monument was made by the famous Bulgarian sculptor Dishko Dishkov. The official opening is scheduled for spring.
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Family & relationships
Frequently asked questions
Who was Kotrag?
Volga Bulgarian ruler
What was Kotrag's occupation?
Kotrag was a sovereign.
What nationality was Kotrag?
Kotrag's recorded nationality: Volga Bulgaria.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kotrag. https://biography.guide/kotrag/
MLA: "Kotrag." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kotrag/.
Chicago: "Kotrag." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/kotrag/.
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