All sights of the Novosibirsk region (122)

The Novosibirsk region is a region located in the Asian part of Russia, in the southeastern part of the Siberian Federal District. The total area of the region is 177,076 thousand square meters. km, and it borders on the Omsk, Tomsk and Kemerovo regions, Altai Territory and Kazakhstan.

This subject of the Russian Federation was formed on September 28, 1937, when the USSR government decided to divide the West Siberian Territory into the Altai Territory and the Novosibirsk Region. Subsequently, the Tomsk and Kemerovo regions were separated from the region in 1943-44.

In total, approximately 2,788,849 people currently live in the region, with almost 80% of them being urban residents. The population of the region is mainly employed in the manufacturing industry (at mineral deposits, of which about 520 were discovered in this area), food, energy, metallurgical and engineering industries.

Narymsky Square

For walks and a pleasant time, you can also choose one of the famous places in the city of Novosibirsk - Narymsky Square. The setting of the park is conducive to a quiet and relaxing holiday. You can just take a walk and breathe fresh air, admire the beauty of the picturesque nature of Siberia. There are two monuments and one monument in this square. The monuments are dedicated to the victims of Chernobyl and victims of political repression.

The monument was erected in memory of Saints Peter and Fevronya of Murom. The surrounding beauty and tranquility will not leave anyone indifferent and will bring a lot of pleasure to anyone.

Address: 1905 Goda Street (Sovetskaya Street).

Belovsky waterfall

Belovsky Falls is one of the most beautiful and picturesque places in the Novosibirsk region. It is located near the village of Belovo, Iskitimsky district, Novosibirsk Territory. The waterfall is unique in that it is located on a plain and not in a mountainous area. At its beginning there is a deep and clear lake. Previously, there was a coal mine here, but it could not withstand the onslaught of groundwater and the workers left the pit, leaving a dam there. However, a stream of water broke through the stone and broke free.

Belovsky Falls attracts a large number of tourists - it is a great place to relax. Many vacationers often call the waterfall a natural hydromassage, because all the muscles of the body are massaged under the powerful flow of water.

Five lakes

The healing power of the water in them is covered in numerous legends. Research has confirmed their formation due to the fall of a meteorite. The five interesting reservoirs include lakes Danilovo, Shaitan, Linevo, Secret, and Chernoe.

Lake Danilovo has unusually clear water, which gave it another name: Silver. The search for silver in it did not give good results, but the healing ability of water is created by a combination of other elements. Because of their properties, water began to be called “holy”, “living”, as in fairy tales written by P.P. Ershov. “Dead” water is contained in Lake Shaitan. It is difficult to get to it due to impassable swamps. Legends tell of an ancient Hindu temple of the monkey god Hanuman that sank in the lake, a mysterious crystal that glows at night. It is impossible to get it out of the bottomless lake.

Lake Gorkoye

The protected areas, known for their special healing qualities since 1898, are easily accessible by road leading to the city of Kupino. The beautiful lake is famous for the composition of its water, containing a large amount of salts. How, in the Dead Sea you cannot drown in it.

At the bottom of the lake there is high quality sulfide mud, formed as a result of the life cycle of Artemia crustaceans. They enrich bottom sediments. They lay eggs, from which cysts are formed, which are considered the best food for the artificial cultivation of shrimp. Many people come here to treat various diseases with mud and water at the Gorkoye Lake health complex.

History of the city of Novosibirsk

After the October Revolution, the city began to be called Novonikolaevsk, and in 1925 it was renamed Novosibirsk.

With the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway and the bridge across the Ob, the city became a major transport hub. After the revolution it becomes a major administrative center of Siberia. Novonikolaevsk became the head of the province. In 1925, the city became the center of the Siberian Territory, which was formed from the Altai, Yenisei, Irkutsk, Novonikolaevsk, Omsk and Tomsk provinces. Later, 2 regions were formed from it: East Siberian, with the center in Irkutsk, and West Siberian, with the center in Novosibirsk. During the Great Patriotic War, factories from the European part of the country were evacuated to the city of Novosibirsk and it became a major industrial center. Over the 70 years of its history, the population has increased to a million people, and the city of Novosibirsk has turned into a metropolis.

Since 2000, the city of Novosibirsk has become the center of the Siberian Federal District. The Novosibirsk Academic Town is widely known - one of the largest scientific and educational centers in Russia. It is located 20 km from the city center. Here is the Novosibirsk State University, research institutes, and the Presidium of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Historical and memorial complex "Railway Bridge"

Address: Novosibirsk, Central district

The main monument of Novosibirsk and the calling card of the city is located near the Oktyabrskaya pier.

Work on the construction of the first railway bridge at the intersection of the river. The Ob and Trans-Siberian Railways began in 1893. This year is considered to be the founding of the city of Novonikolaevka, now Novosibirsk. The project of a large-scale structure for those times belongs to the outstanding engineer N.A. Belilyubsky. Four years later, the bridge was put into operation. This event became significant in the history of the development of railway communication in Russia.

The engineering structure across the Ob became the first where metal structures of the cantilever-baroque type were used during the construction process. There were 9 of them in total. The total weight of the ceilings was 270 thousand pounds, and they were manufactured at the Botkin plant. The miracle of engineering technology cost the royal treasury 2 million rubles.

In 1990, it was decided to dismantle the century-old bridge, but one of the spans was still left and turned into a museum exhibit.

Churches, cathedrals and temples

Holy Spring Iskitim

Coordinates: N54°34.437′ E 83°21.288′ How to get there: by regular bus 49 km from Novosibirsk to Iskitim in 40 minutes.

A spring with healing water is located near the village of Lozhok, Iskitim region.

There is a legend that the water clogged here after the mass execution of prisoners in Siblag, a forced labor camp that was organized near these places in the 30-40s of the 20th century.

The spring was repeatedly blown up during the years of Soviet power, but it still continued to flow in this place. Now a church has been built near it, and the area near the source has been landscaped.

This is a popular place for parishioners to visit. Local residents have a tradition of coming to the holy spring during weddings.

St. Nicholas Church in the name of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker

The temple building was built from 1989 to 2013. On August 11, 2022, its consecration was carried out, Bishop Luka of Iskitim and Cherepanov was appointed ruling bishop.

The main shrine of the temple is the icon with the image of the Mother of God “Softening Evil Hearts,” transferred to the church from the Novosibirsk Metropolis.

Church in the name of St. Seraphim of Sarov

Address: Bolotninsky district, village. Turnaevo, st. Khokhlovka, 1

This temple is called “Siberian Kizhi” because it was built in 1912 on a stone foundation made of pine logs without nails.

Since 1940, the temple was closed and converted into a granary.

The church became operational again after renovation in 1998. Restoration work was carried out in the next decade under the leadership of architects A. I. Lykov and S. M. Klepikov.

Alexander-Pokrovsky Convent

The monastery in the village of Kolyvan was opened in 1992 on the initiative of Bishop Tikhon (Emelyanov) of Novosibirsk and Barnaul. Prior to this, in 1991, Patriarch Alexy II of Moscow and All Rus' visited this place and blessed the beginning construction of the monastery.

Now about 40 nuns and novices live and work in the monastery. A Sunday school has been opened at the monastery, where children of Kolyvan parishioners study.

In the church at the monastery there are such shrines as icons of saints Alexander Nevsky, Silouan of Athos, Innocent of Irkutsk, Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow, Luke of Simferopol, Gury of Kazan, Philaret of Moscow, John of Tula and Nicholas of Alma-Ata with particles of relics, as well as a cross with a particle Life-giving Tree of Christ.

Church of Peter and Paul

Address: Ordynsky district, Chingis village (Chingis village)

This is a brick building, erected in 1807-1808 instead of the previous wooden church. The church is single-altar and is located on an island connected to land by a causeway.

The interior of the church was created in the late Siberian Baroque style, and the vaults were painted not with paints, but with local colored clay.

In 1931, the temple was closed and within several decades was almost destroyed. Its restoration began in 1997.

Now services are held in the temple, and it is part of the Intercession Monastery in Zavyalovo.

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Famous waterfalls and springs of the area

A few waterfalls are one of the most spectacular sights of the Novosibirsk region. Most of them are the result of human activity.

Belovsky waterfall

Coordinates: 54.559800, 83.620666.

The most famous waterfall in the Novosibirsk region is located north of the village of Belovo. This wonderful landmark appeared thanks to industry: previously there was a coal mine in these places, which over time was filled with groundwater.

A clean foamy stream pours out of the formed lake, breaks into two branches, runs down rocky steps and falls off a steep 5-meter cliff. The waterfall is very popular among tourists; many swim directly under the ringing streams or fish on the shore.

Karpysak waterfall

Coordinates: 55.053096, 83.730956.

The waterfall on the outskirts of the village of Karpysak is also of artificial origin. A 4-meter waterfall formed on the edge of a dam in which local residents had been breeding carp since the 70s.

The stream destroyed the old dam, broke through and soon turned into the most striking attraction of the village. Tourists come here to relax on the shore, take photographs and catch carp.

Buchilo Waterfall

Coordinates: 54.629166, 83.830223.

A waterfall of natural origin, rare for the region, can be seen on the outskirts of the village of Legostaevo. Buchilo is formed by the Talushka River, its height is 5 meters, width is about 1.5 meters. In the upper part, under the rapid flows of water, a small cave is hidden.

In Soviet times, the waterfall provided the village with electricity: there was a small power plant near the river. Years later, the station was abandoned and a landfill grew in its place. Several years ago they wanted to dig a quarry here, but public organizations defended the landmark.

holy key

Coordinates: 54.573949, 83.354765.

The holy spring near the Lozhok station in the Iskitim region has been attracting pilgrims and tourists for a long time. Spring water is rich in silver ions and, unlike many other Novosibirsk springs, contains virtually no iron.

The area around is covered with stone; beautiful wooden structures were built above the spring: a chapel, a bathhouse and a baptismal temple. Nearby on a hill rises a stone temple in honor of the icon of the Mother of God “Life-Giving Spring”.

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Neighborhood

Interesting places can be found not only in Novosibirsk itself, but also outside the city.

A visit to the villages of Bolotnoye and Turnaevo can be recommended for those who are interested in the history of the Novosibirsk region. On the territory of Turnaevo there is the Church of St. Seraphim of Sarov. It became the first temple in Siberia to be named after this saint. On the territory of the village of Bolotnoye there is a local history museum, as well as several interesting buildings of the 19th century.
Berdsk rocks are included in the list of the most beautiful places in the Novosibirsk region. At the observation deck, tourists will not only enjoy a stunning view, but also equipped picnic areas.
The village of Kolyvan was once a large trading settlement. It’s worth a visit just to see the many beautifully preserved merchant estates. Also on its territory is the Alexander Nevsky Intercession Monastery.
The Iskitim marble quarry is another interesting place. It operated for a relatively short time; it quickly became clear that the marble mined there was not suitable for most construction purposes. It’s worth visiting the quarry in order to take stunning photographs against the backdrop of huge marble “steps”, which have already sprouted abundantly with trees.

Novosibirsk region: beautiful mountains and caves

A significant part of the Novosibirsk region is occupied by plains, but in the east of the region there are numerous mountains and hills.

Salair Ridge

Coordinates: 54.457453, 85.000337.

A picturesque hill almost 300 kilometers long stretches across the south of Siberia through the lands of the Altai Territory, Kemerovo and Novosibirsk regions. The territory of the latter region accounts for only a small part.

One of the largest peaks, Fir Crest Mountain, is the highest point in the region. Green Mountain reaches 495 meters in height. The slopes and tops of the ridge are covered with forests in which fir, aspen, birch, pine, larch and spruce grow.

Bugotaksky hills

Coordinates: 55.092873, 83.884125.

The border of the Salair ridge passes in the Toguchinsky region, then the hill continues with the so-called Bugotaksky hills. Nine hills with a total length of about 100 kilometers from a great height resemble a snake of gigantic size, crawling across the plain from northeast to southwest.

On the southern slopes there is a stone steppe, on the northern slopes there are small-leaved forests, dominated by birch and aspen. Rare Red Book plants and insects are found both in the forest and in the steppe.

Each hill has its own distinctive features. The largest hill is Mokhnataya, 375 meters high. Previously, the title of the largest peak belonged to the Kholodnaya hill, whose height reached 380 meters, but many years of extraction of building materials turned the mountain into a quarry.

In addition to Kholodnaya, three more hills were literally dismantled piece by piece for construction raw materials. The survivors found another use: Mokhnataya became the base for a radio station, a ski slope was built on the Bolshaya hill, and a cross was erected on the top of the Lysaya hill. The hills have the status of a natural monument.

Berd Rocks

Coordinates: 54.609534, 84.006770.

Stunningly beautiful majestic rocks adorn the bank of the Berd River near the village of Novososedovo. The rock ridge extends along the river stream for 1.3 kilometers.

The rocky slopes are covered with a dark green blanket of trees and bushes. Birch-pine forests are rich in rare plants and animals, among which there are representatives of various steppes.

Ulantova Mountain

Coordinates: 54.882803, 84.299987.

In the south of the Toguchinsky district, away from the Salair ridge, there is a mountain that is larger than even the largest Bugotak hills. The height of the peak is 407 meters. Previously, the mountain was called “Bulantova”, but over time the first letter dropped out of the name and it became “Ulantova”.

The slopes of the hill are gentle, covered with grass and trees. The mountain is made of granite; beautiful pinkish stones can be seen in areas devoid of vegetation. From the height there is a stunning view of the surrounding area.

At the foot of the peak there are mixed-grass meadows, hayfields, steppes and mixed forests. Ulantova Mountain is part of the natural monument of the same name; in the protected area there are more than 320 species of plants and about 500 species of living creatures.

Barsukovskaya Cave

Coordinates: 54.371087, 83.959672.

The most famous karst cave in the region is located in the Maslyaninsky district on the banks of the Ukrop River. The cave goes 19 meters deep into the rock.

The exact length of the underground labyrinth is unknown; only 100 meters are accessible to visitors. Getting inside is not easy: the small entrance is barely noticeable from the foot of the cliff, the tunnel goes down sharply, the corridors at the beginning of the path are low and cramped, so you can only crawl along them.

The largest colony of bats in this part of Siberia hibernates in dark, damp grottoes. In 2000, the cave was given conservation status.

Novososedovskaya Cave

Coordinates: 54.650777, 83.986399.

The Iskitim region also boasts the presence of an interesting cave. The attraction is located near the village of Novososedovo. The small vertical entrance to the dungeon is covered with bird cherry bushes.

There are 3 grottoes inside, connected by ornate corridors. Previously, the tunnel was much longer, but became smaller due to collapses. Traveling through the cramped underground labyrinth is not very convenient, but difficulties do not stop speleologists and extreme sports enthusiasts.

Park named after Kirov

One of the best city parks is an important attraction of the Kirovsky district of Novosibirsk. This fact is confirmed by seven gold awards with which the park area was awarded for victories in competitions for the best gardens and parks of Siberia

The selection of the most worthy and well-maintained park is traditionally included in the program of the Siberian Fair.

Back in 1923, during a shock communist subbotnik, the workers of the district laid out a small park area for recreation. Today, the territory of the park welcomes its visitors with a wide variety of attractions, where not only young Novosibirsk residents, but also adult citizens spend time with pleasure. Even though many of the rides are old, the maintenance staff keeps them in good working order. In good weather, mothers with strollers, as well as the older generation, especially like to stroll along the cozy alleys, with numerous benches for relaxing on the sides. Young people like to gather in the central part, near the beautiful fountain. In the recreation area there are several street cafes, where many vacationers like to enjoy ice cream with their children, quench their thirst, and eat more densely when they feel hungry after a long walk. A visit can last a whole day due to the variety of carefree pastimes in the park.

The most beautiful lakes of the Novosibirsk region

Fresh and salt lakes are a real treasure of the Novosibirsk region. There are dozens of recreation centers, health resorts and children's camps on the banks of the most famous bodies of water.

Lake Chany

Coordinates: 54.866321, 77.619345.

Chany, or Big Chany, is the largest body of water in the Novosibirsk region and all of Western Siberia. The brackish reservoir is located at the junction of five districts: Chanovsky, Barabinsky, Chistoozerny, Kupinsky and Zdvinsky. The huge lake is comparable to the Ob Sea. The reservoir is fed by melt water and the Kargat and Chulym rivers.

The average depth is 2 meters, the maximum reaches 10 meters. However, the depth and volume of the reservoir are constantly changing: in the 18th century its area was 12,000 square kilometers, today it is 6 times less. Despite the shallowing, local ships sail on the lake.

The ancestors endowed the reservoir with supernatural powers; according to local legend, a huge monster like the Loch Ness monster lives in the salty waters. The mythical creature does not scare tourists. There are more than a dozen settlements on the shores in which recreation centers operate.

The lake is rich in fish and waterfowl, and is therefore attractive to fishermen and hunters. Just 100 years ago, numerous islands in the reservoir were also inhabited. Due to the shallowing of the lake, some islands turned into peninsulas. The value of Chans is recognized internationally; the lake is included in the list of the Ramsack Convention.

Ubinskoye Lake

Coordinates: 55.467861, 80.060652.

The second largest body of water in the region lies within the boundaries of two districts - Ubinsky and Kargatsky. Its name comes from the Tatar word “ubu”, which means “quagmire”. The lake really resembles a quagmire: it is vast, but very shallow, the maximum depth does not exceed 1 meter, the bottom is covered with a thick layer of silt, and the banks are overgrown with sedge and reeds.

Ubinskoe is fed by nearby swamps. In some places islands protrude from the water. Decades ago, the lake was famous for its diversity of ichthyofauna; it was the first Siberian reservoir in which bream was acclimatized.

Over time, the lake became shallow and impoverished; today, of the previous 10 species of fish, only small crucian carp remains. Ubinskoe is interesting not only for nature lovers, but also for historians: on the shore of the reservoir, a large-scale burial ground dating from the 6th to the 18th centuries, consisting of 160 mounds, was found.

Lake Gorkoye

Coordinates: 54.227414, 77.975600.

A curious bitter-salty lake is located in the vicinity of the village of Novoklyuchi, for which it is often called Novoklyuchevsky. The waters of the lake are so saturated with salt that they do not freeze in winter. As in many similar lakes, only Artemia crustaceans can live in Gorky.

The round pond hides deposits of healing sulfide mud. Novosibirsk residents planned to build a sanatorium on the lake, but in the end they limited themselves to a small recreation center with a bathhouse, showers and tourist houses.

Danilovo Lake

Coordinates: 56.426343, 75.838992.

The wide fresh lake is located in the Kyshtovsky district on the border with the Omsk region. Danilovo is part of the so-called “Five Lakes” group. The reservoir is very deep, the gentle slopes are overgrown with reeds, and bright water lilies turn yellow along the shore. The clear waters are saturated with oxygen and silver, and therefore have healing properties.

Hundreds of tourists come to the lake to relax in the fresh air and improve their health with water treatments. Unfortunately, at the moment the reservoir is not as clean as it was before: local fishermen wanted to stock the lake with fish and connected it with a canal to the dirtier Tara River.

Novosibirsk Zoo

One of the largest zoos in our vast homeland is located in Novosibirsk. The huge territory it occupies cannot be explored in one day. Once upon a time it was a very small living corner that belonged to a children's agricultural station. But over time, it grew into a huge place to house many species of animals. Now the zoo has many species of different animals, some of them are listed in the Red Book.

All conditions are provided for a walk with children, but this place is visited, as a rule, by both children and adults alike. There was hardly a single day when the zoo was left without its beloved visitors.

Cheetahs, lions, lynxes, the majestic snow leopard, many wild cats and very large varieties of animals, birds and snakes, all of them daily attract the attention of a large number of tourists and just visitors to the city

Address: Timiryazeva street-71/1.

Novosibirsk Museum of Railway Equipment

Address: Novosibirsk, st. Seyatel, st. Razdolnaya, 35

Novosibirsk Museum of Railway Equipment

Every year, more than 50 thousand tourists come to look at the numerous exhibits, stroll through the huge halls and see with their own eyes the model trains collected in the museum. It is named after the honorary veteran railway worker N.A. Akulin. In 1966, he had the idea of creating a museum, and every year he increasingly brought it to life. The grand opening took place in 2000. The first visitors saw only 63 exhibits, but this small number continued to grow.

Museum visitors will be able to see real railway equipment, individual cars or complete trains. They date back to the 19th-20th centuries, and each of them was used for its intended purpose several decades ago. The museum covers an area of 3000 m². It is divided into several thematic zones, each of which is dedicated to a specific type of railway transport: steam locomotives, electric locomotives, diesel locomotives, electric trains, individual cars and railway equipment.

The main parks of the city of Novosibirsk: where should tourists go?

When thinking about the question of why you need to explore the whole of Novosibirsk and what to see, be sure to look into the park with the sonorous name “Urban Beginning”. This place combines a magnificent view of the Ob River, amazing scenery, coziness and comfort.

A clean, fresh and green park with many trees is ready to welcome guests all year round. The workers of the zone actively monitor its cleanliness, so it is always very cozy here. Lots of small benches, gorgeous views, a monument to Alexander III - the park combines a piece of history. It is pleasant to be here both in winter and in summer. On holidays, professional groups are often invited here with their programs. In winter, animators work here, so you can come here with your child. There are also slides and a small Christmas tree is put up for the New Year. During the winter months, festive festivities are held, including sleigh rides, fun competitions and traditional tea drinking.

The park has its own “calling card” - a singing fountain, which usually turns on in the evenings. You can dream alone, take a break from the bustle of the city, or make an appointment with a new friend in this place.

City Central Park

The city central park is considered the oldest park in the city, rightfully included in the list of the most interesting places in Novosibirsk. It is very developed in its structure: there is a small theater, an amusement park, and a planetarium. Residents of the city love this place and call it the “heart” of Novosibirsk.

The park is surrounded by a huge amount of greenery, pleasing to the eye. A huge number of attractions for people of all ages will be a pleasant surprise for every traveler. If you are still thinking about where to go in Novosibirsk, be sure to visit this place. For science lovers, there is a mini-planetarium where interesting lectures are held.

The central city park of culture and recreation will be an excellent and fairly budget option for families with children. Here you will find many leisure facilities, indoor cafes, and places for photo shoots. While your child is on the rides, you can have a snack in the small cafeteria. There are also many sculptural compositions and several monuments on the site. In one day spent in Novosibirsk, you need to visit this unique park.

Pervomaisky Square

The square with the cheerful name “Pervomaisky” is also incredibly popular among both tourists and city residents. A huge number of rowan trees planted throughout the territory is the “feature” of Novosibirsk. There are fountains in the park - large and small, for children.

Every winter, an ice sculpture festival is held here, where both professional craftsmen and novice amateurs can try their hand at it. Also, the square has traditionally become a place for lovers of a healthy lifestyle - very often here you can meet people doing gymnastic exercises in the fresh air.

Flower beds, flower beds, the unique “Khachkar” monument are not all that you might remember this place for.

Leisure

The Siberian winter has become a particularly valuable time of year: in recent years, there has been no snow in a large area of the European part of the country, which means that favorite winter activities are impossible, and the climate of Western Siberia provides great opportunities for active winter recreation.

The main winter entertainment is, of course, skiing. You can go cross-country skiing in Novosibirsk without leaving the city. Popular ski resorts are “First City Ski Track”, “Dynamo”, “Sibir”, “Burevestnik”, “Lokomotiv”, a base in the Berezovaya Roshcha , where you can also ride snowmobiles and horses. There are ski rentals in the Bugrinskaya Roshcha parks. and "By the Sea of Ob" .

There are more than a dozen places near Novosibirsk where you can have a pleasant time practicing skiing. There is such an opportunity directly within the city. the Korel-Inya and Gorsky ski complexes the Albatross sports complex . Other ski resorts located in other areas of the Novosibirsk region are also in demand and popular: the Gorny ski complex 70 km from Novosibirsk, Pikhtovy ridge in the village of Mirny, Yurmanka and others.

You can also purchase a tour to the Sheregesh ski resort in the neighboring Kemerovo region. In the winter season, the “Winter Tale” tourist train departs there from Novosibirsk. The route lasts two days and three nights, after which the train returns to Novosibirsk. The compartment is equipped with everything necessary for tourists, and from the “Tourist” station, where the train stops, it’s only a 10-minute walk to the mountain.

Read more in the article Ski resorts of Novosibirsk and the Novosibirsk region

Ski club "Korel-Inya" Photo: © Website of the Ski Club "Korel-Inya"

You can have a great time with friends or family at the skating rink. Every winter in Novosibirsk, about three dozen large outdoor ice rinks are filled, in addition, dozens of hockey rinks are filled in the courtyards. There are also year-round indoor skating rinks.

One of the largest skating rinks, where you can have fun in a pleasant atmosphere, is located on the territory of the Spartak and Sibselmash stadiums. There are skating rinks in all the parks of Novosibirsk - in the Sosnovy Bor park, on the site of the tennis court in Narymsky Park, the Hot Ice skating rink in the Zaeltsovsky recreation center , near the Globus theater, an ice town and a skating rink near the Sibirsky Mall shopping center. The skating rink is also being filled in on the main square of the city near the Opera and Ballet Theater.

If you prefer to skate indoors, independent of weather conditions, in Novosibirsk the ice palaces “Siberia”, “Iceberg”, “Zvezdny”, “Berdsk” and others provide such an opportunity. There is also a skating rink in the shopping mall.

Skating rink on the square near the Opera and Ballet Theater Photo: © Galina Eremina

Attractions

Everyone arriving in Novosibirsk by train sees one of the main attractions of the city - the building of the Novosibirsk-Glavny railway station. The Novosibirsk-Glavny station, one of the largest in the country and the largest in Siberia, was opened in 1939. There are 14 platforms at the station; passenger trains from all over the country arrive on them. On the facade of the station building there is a memorial plaque informing that V.I. Lenin stopped at this station in 1897 on his way to Shushenskoye.

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

One of the first stone buildings in Novosibirsk and one of the largest temples along the entire Trans-Siberian Railway. The construction of the temple was carried out with funds from the special Fund named after Alexander III, which was formed for the construction of churches along the Siberian railway under construction. Therefore, its style is emphatically Byzantine, which was characteristic of the official architecture of that period. The temple was founded in May 1897 and consecrated on December 29, 1899. In 1989, the temple was returned to the Orthodox Church, and currently it houses many valuable shrines - rare icons and pieces of relics of saints, important for Orthodox parishioners.

House of Officers

The only surviving house in Russia is a monument built in memory of the heroes of the First World War, as indicated by the memorial plaque on the facade of the building. The building houses an unusual exhibit: a surface-to-air missile identical to the one that shot down an American spy plane in the skies over Sverdlovsk in 1960. Museums of Novosibirsk The Museum of Olympic Glory introduces the history of Novosibirsk sports, which dates back more than a century. The exhibition fund consists of more than 4 thousand exhibits. These are not only cups, medals and diplomas, but also sports equipment - skis, sabers, balls. Among the famous athletes are such eminent masters as Olympic wrestling champion Alexander Karelin, Olympic biathlon champion Alexander Tikhonov.

Sun Museum

This is the only museum of its kind in Russia, and perhaps in the whole world. The basis of the composition was a private collection of the embodiment of images of the Sun in the beliefs of various civilizations from antiquity to the present day. All exhibits are made of wood. They are based on archaeological finds, the originals of which are kept in various museums around the world. The museum provides its space for creative evenings for musicians, singers, and for meetings with interesting people.

One of the main symbols of Novosibirsk, its calling card for world culture, is the Opera and Ballet Theater - the largest theater in all of Siberia. At the International Exhibition in Paris in 1937, the architectural design of the theater building was awarded a gold medal. Another winner in the architecture category of the same exhibition is also in Novosibirsk - this is the One Hundred Apartment House. The project of this building received three awards at the International Exhibition, including the Grand Prix.

It is interesting that in Novosibirsk, quite funny sculptures have begun to be installed almost everywhere, depicting everyday genre scenes with modern and fairy-tale themes. For example: “Monument to Grandmothers”, “Grandmother with Seeds”, Snake - Gorynych. These simple compositions create a friendly mood and delight residents and guests of Novosibirsk.

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

Address: Novosibirsk, Krasny Prospekt, 1a

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

Construction, headed by engineer N.M. Tikhomirov, began in 1897. 2 years later, the building was completely completed. The temple was painted by the most talented icon painters from the Tomsk workshop of I. A. Pankryshev.

The cathedral was illuminated in 1899. The building underwent numerous reconstructions and somewhat changed its original appearance. The temple was built primarily in the neo-Byzantine style, which was most popular at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Its features can be seen by looking at the central squat dome resting on a low, wide drum.

The interior of the building has practically not been preserved since its construction. Restorers carefully tried to find traces of previous fragments of frescoes on the wall, but their attempts were in vain. Painting dating back to the last century was found only in the drum. It depicts various full-length figures. Due to the fact that the pre-revolutionary painting cannot be restored, a new one was made. The artist P. A. Milovanov coped with his task perfectly. The new painting gave the temple a certain idleness and mystery. It is almost impossible to take your eyes off it, because when entering the cathedral, bright picturesque paintings are the first thing that catches your eye.

Southern part of the Tagansky swamp

The creation of this natural monument is associated with the special role of the Tagansky swamp in the formation of the hydrological regime of the right bank of the Ob. On the territory of the reserve there is a beautiful forest lake that attracts local residents and tourists for excellent fishing and recreation in an ecologically clean area.

The lake is deep with clear water, not covered in mud. Among the coastal forest of fir, spruce, and various deciduous trees there are many convenient tourist sites. While in this virgin paradise, you can see how wonderful cones grow on the Siberian pine, giving us delicious, healing nuts.

Lake-borrowing complex "Kuchum"

The natural complex created in 2003 near the village of Lopatino is known as “zaimishche”, i.e. rich land in Siberia, located in a swamp.

Near the overgrowing Lake Kuchum there is a unique ecosystem that is interesting for various tourist and scientific excursions. Interesting work is being carried out on its territory to study and preserve rare Siberian plants, birds and animals.

Demidov ryam

Among the protected natural areas of the Novosibirsk region, zones called ryams stand out. The name RYAM, “ryamnik”, refers to an area of moss bog that has preserved its original appearance for thousands of years. In terms of the number of such places, the Novosibirsk region ranks first in the world. Demidov Ryam is located near the Lyudvinovo swamp, near the village of Yarkul Matyushkino.

The natural formation of the ryam gave it large deposits of peat, but all types of activities with it in the reserve are prohibited. This made it possible to preserve here countless berry fields, mushroom areas, medicinal plants, and numerous animal species. Since ancient times, cranberries and lingonberries have been harvested on the territory of Ryam. Now, the swamp is strictly protected.

Monuments of archeology and paleontology

The first settlements on the territory of the Novosibirsk region arose tens of thousands of years ago, when the Siberian climate was quite mild and warm. Scientists have discovered traces of ancient sites and settlements in almost all areas and continue to find more and more new historical monuments.

Wolf's mane

Coordinates: 55.004215, 80.595922.

On the outskirts of the village with the telling name Mammoth, one of the largest mammoth burials in Asia was found. The territory of the modern Novosibirsk region was one of the last places in Siberia where these now extinct animals lived.

The Paleolithic site was discovered in 1957 on the Volchya Griva hill. At first, paleontologists decided that the furry ancestors of elephants died of natural causes. In 1969, scientist A.P. Okladnikov proposed another version of their death - the activity of ancient people.

It turned out that more than 14,000 years ago there was a human site on the Wolf's Mane, and some of the bones and skins found were trophies of ancient hunters. The meat of huge animals was used for food, bones and tusks were used to make a frame for a house, the skin served as a roof, and spears were made from the ribs.

Further research showed that human influence was small; people mainly used the remains of animals that died from exhaustion and other natural causes. Scientists collected a total of 1,500 mammoth skeletons, bison and horse bones, as well as all kinds of stone products.

Chichaburg settlement

Address: Zdvinsk, Zdvinsky district.

In the Zdvinsky district there is an archaeological site with a name unusual for the Russian ear - Chichaburg. The remains of a settlement near Lake Malaya Chicha were discovered in 1979 by academician Vyacheslav Molodin.

After the discovery, excavations were carried out, then there was a lull for 20 years. In 1999, specialists from Germany became interested in the ancient monument, and it was they who gave the settlement Chicha-1 a second name.

According to scientists, the settlement arose between the 9th and 7th centuries BC. e. The settlement was well fortified; German geophysicists found powerful defensive ramparts and ditches. The city had a surprisingly clear planned development and was divided into several sectors.

Chichaburg was inhabited by representatives of different cultures, genetically close to the inhabitants of Central Asia. Research continues to this day; both domestic and foreign scientists are interested in the ancient city.

Umrevinsky prison

Coordinates: 55.573704, 83.595186.

The sites of ancient people are not the only archaeological wealth of the Novosibirsk region. There are also more recent historical monuments in the region.

Similar sights include the Cossack fort in the Moshkovsky district, built in 1703 to protect Russian settlements from Dzungar raids. The defensive structure grew up at the mouth of the Umreva River, its length was approximately 700 meters, width - 200 meters.

In 2000, excavations were carried out on the territory of the fort; scientists discovered traces of buildings, a long narrow ditch from the fortress’s mud wall and a necropolis. Currently, one of the fortress's log towers and a small wooden chapel have been reconstructed.

Archaeologists are still looking for the location of the very first prison temple, built in 1719. The remains of the fort are recognized as an architectural monument of federal significance.

Monuments Vengerovo

Coordinates: s. Vengerovo.

In the vicinity of the large ancient village of Vengerovo, traces of several historical eras have survived. The Sopka-2 burial complex is located 7 kilometers from the village. The archeological monument was opened in 1972 by local historian P.M. Ponomarenko.

On a 1.5-kilometer stretch of land, there are about a hundred mounds and 700 burials. The oldest burials were made approximately 6,000 years ago. Another burial ground, Vengerovo-2A, dates back to the Neolithic era; 11 male and female skulls were found there.

The oldest burial grounds are Vengerovo-2 and Protoka, both dating back to the 7th millennium BC. In all the burials, archaeologists discovered not only the remains of the buried, but also all kinds of objects: arrowheads, a stone ax, weapons. Some of the finds are kept in the Vengerovsky Museum of Local Lore.

What should you pay attention to?

Undoubtedly, any tourist center has several “calling cards” - unique places most visited by people. The sights of Novosibirsk are famous for their amazing architecture, excellent cultural programs (the largest opera and ballet theater in Russia exists and is developing here), modern business centers with developed infrastructure.

Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theater

When you arrive in Novosibirsk, be sure to pay attention to one of its main attractions. The huge dome “covering” the institution amazes the imagination of anyone who sees it

Today the Opera and Ballet Theater is the largest in Russia. Tourists come here from all over the country, dreaming of enjoying a professional cultural program.

“The Siberian Colosseum,” as local residents nicknamed it, can accommodate more than one and a half thousand people. It was reconstructed in 2005, after which it received the status of the most modern and developed theater building. This place is worth seeing: lovers of musicals and ballet will definitely appreciate the establishment, and the average viewer will happily discover the magic of dance and the enchanting magic of music.

Globus theatre"

Some attractions in Novosibirsk are unique in their structure. The object, created by architects in the form of a sailing ship, is famous not only for its appearance, but also for its professional program of various genres. Psychological dramas, comedies, and shadow theater productions are especially popular at the Globe.

The institution has many awards at the Russian and international level; among them are the national award “Step into Art”, “Musical Heart of the Theatre”, “Golden Mask”, etc. Included in the cultural heritage of Russia

Pays great attention to working with youth and children - the establishment has theater studios. Globus also collaborates with the Novosibirsk Theater Institute, actively looking for talent for its new productions

Railway station "Novosibirsk-Glavny"

Novosibirsk is also famous for its railway station, founded in 1892. This is a unique structure, which is one of the largest in our country. If you get to the Novosibirsk-Glavny station at night, you will see bright lights come on and the street plunges into pleasant twilight. You can also enjoy the atmosphere of mystery on the station square. In the light of the lanterns, it seems truly magical and mystical. The stunning view of the city at night will definitely not leave you indifferent.

Salair Ridge

One of the most beautiful natural areas of the Novosibirsk region. Ancient mountains, destroyed over thousands of years, which have preserved picturesque rocks and mountain rivers. Sedimentary rocks in the form of rocks of amazing shape, for example, “Dog Stone” on the right bank of the famous Berd River.

Dozens of legends about these places are passed down from generation to generation. All rivers of the ridge contain placers of gold. They have been considered home to prospectors for many centuries. Among them are the famous gold mining sites of Siberia, located on the Suenga River, near the village of Yegoryevskoye. On the Salair Ridge there are still many inaccessible taiga places called black forests. Numerous animals roam through them, and in the rivers you can easily catch grayling fish. The nature of these places is beautiful at any time of the year.

Novosibirsk in the Great Patriotic War

The city experienced another economic and cultural rise during the Great Patriotic War. Over 50 plants and factories, several theaters and museum collections were evacuated here, and 26 hospitals were organized. During the war years, the city increased industrial production 8 times, and its population increased significantly. These were not only workers, but engineers, scientists, and teachers. In 1956, the population of Novosibirsk was already 730 thousand people. In the post-war years, not only industry, but also science became a priority for the development of Novosibirsk.

In the 60s The Siberian branch of the Academy of Sciences opened. The Academy Town was rebuilt and gained international prestige. By the 80s of the 20th century, Novosibirsk was a city of three world-class academies. In February 1990, the city received the status of the historical center of science and culture of Siberia. Since 2000, Novosibirsk has been the center of the Siberian Federal District.

If you come with children

Novosibirsk has plenty of entertainment for children on a wide variety of topics. In winter, if the weather permits, a win-win option is to go downhill. The main entertainment area of the city is Mikhailovskaya Embankment, where a skating rink is usually built and an ice town with slides is built. There are also extreme slides here - giant slopes of different heights and even a spiral slide. All this pleases citizens and guests of the city until March. A large ice slide for adults and children opens on New Year's Eve in Pervomaisky Square behind the Museum of Local Lore. Snow tubing slides are being built in the Birch Grove Park, and you can also ride snowmobiles here.

You can use the trip to introduce your child to beauty: plays and performances for children are in the repertoire of all theaters in the city. Children are welcome to the Novosibirsk Regional Puppet Theater , puppet theaters “Pilgrim”, “Samovar” and “Dolls Laugh”, “Shadow Theatre”. Let's not forget about the Novosibirsk Circus , which is worth a visit to see the performances of famous artists, gymnasts flying under the dome, and performances with circus animals. Usually, young children are very happy about this pastime and will remember for a long time the trip to the circus and the funny clowns.

Winter is not a reason to avoid visiting the Novosibirsk Zoo. This is one of the largest zoos in the country, covering an area of 65 hectares. The zoo is located on the territory of a magnificent pine forest, so it seems that the animals are in their natural habitat. The zoo has a unique collection of animals - about 11 thousand individuals of 770 species. It’s not for nothing that the Novosibirsk Zoo participated in the competition to select the “Seven Wonders of Russia” and even reached the finals.

On the territory of the zoo there is “Dolphinia” - the Center for Oceanography and Marine Biology. In 30 marine aquariums you can see more than 300 species of fish and marine animals: sharks, rays, moray eels and other inhabitants of the seas and oceans, and there is also a tunnel that runs through the aquarium. In the dolphinarium you can see the New Year's musical “Snowy Tales of the Ocean”, in which beluga whales, dolphins, sea lions and the dolphinarium’s prima donna, Tika the walrus, perform. The uniqueness of the show at Dolphinia is that animals of different species perform here simultaneously, which do not intersect in the wild.

Your children will get an unforgettable experience from visiting one of the largest water parks in Europe, Aquamir , which is ideal for a family holiday. For toddlers and older children, there is a children's area "Aquaplay", where there are a lot of play equipment: water slides, sprinklers, climbing structures. The “Closed” and “Open” slides are also suitable for children; you will also get great pleasure from going down the “Family slide” with the whole family.

A lot of interesting things in the article Where to take your child in Novosibirsk

Sights of the main areas of the city

The districts of Novosibirsk are not famous for a large number of attractions, but there are always exceptions to the rule. For example, the Kirovsky district is considered one of the most attractive areas of the city.

The Bugrinskaya Roshcha cultural park is considered a popular and interesting place in the city. It is located in an area with sandy beaches and various attractions. In winter there is a snowboard park, and there are also two ski slopes with lifts. “Bugrinskaya Grove” has become a place of recreation and entertainment not only for local residents, but also for tourists visiting Novosibirsk.

Extreme sports enthusiasts will be interested in going to the ROSTO motor racing track. In 1975, the “Bayonets” stele was erected in the Kirovsky district, and in 1985, the “Star” Memorial Complex was built on Marx Square. Both of these structures have been included in the list of local heritage sites since 2008.

Leninsky district is rightfully considered the cultural center of the city. It is here that there are two palaces of culture, twelve libraries, four houses of culture, a drama theater and much more.

In addition to culture, sports are actively popularized in the Leninsky district. There are swimming pools, numerous hockey rinks, ski lodges, shooting ranges and a hippodrome.

In 1967, the Monument of Glory was opened, the author of which is a famous artist not only of the city, but also of the interregional level - Chernobrovtsev. The memorial occupies a huge area of two hectares and consists of a statue of a mother waiting for her sons from the war, an Eternal Flame and seven pylons depicting individual stages of the Great Patriotic War.

Thus, despite the fact that Novosibirsk is a young city, the district units of the settlement are actively developing, they have everything for a full life and recreation.

TOP 5 - interesting places in the Novosibirsk region

It is worth mentioning separately some wonderful corners of the region where you can relax from the hustle and bustle, take interesting photographs and watch wildlife.

Shipunovsky marble quarry

Coordinates: 54.602640, 83.344840.

One of the most beautiful sights of the Iskitim region is an abandoned T-shaped quarry, similar to an ancient amphitheater. The deposit was found in 1929, but development began only in 1973.

The marble extracted from the quarry was used for the construction of two nuclear power plants, several sanatoriums and the Iskitim Palace of Culture, as well as for the finishing of the Youth Theater and metro stations in Novosibirsk.

In the 90s, work stopped. Today, birch trees and bushes grow on the huge stone steps, and green and brown lizards run across the piles of stone blocks above.

Karakansky pine forest

Coordinates: 54.395563, 82.295597.

The shore of the Ob Sea is decorated with a picturesque pine forest. Bor is named after the Karakan River, which crosses the forest and flows into the reservoir. The natural monument stretches across three districts of the Novosibirsk region and occupies part of the Altai Territory.

Bor is valued for its beauty and flora; both Novosibirsk residents and residents of neighboring regions love to relax there. In addition to rare plants, artifacts of ancient cultures can be found in the forest.

Elban spruce forests

Coordinates: 54.300000, 84.550000.

On the outskirts of the village of Elban, on the banks of the river of the same name, there is a unique spruce forest. Such spruce forests are a common phenomenon in Central Russia, but extremely rare for the Novosibirsk region. That is why in 1999, a valuable area of forest received the status of a natural monument.

Dozens of rare plant species grow on the territory of the natural monument, for example, two-leaved mynika, large-flowered slipper and Tatarian honeysuckle. Birds of prey live and hunt among the spruce trees: goshawk, great gray owl, great spotted eagle, eagle owl and many others.

Kudryashovsky pine forest

Coordinates: 55.169581, 82.685655.

An extensive pine forest grows 10 kilometers from Novosibirsk on the lands of three districts: Novosibirsk, Kochenevsky and Kolyvanovsky. Moose and roe deer roam in the fragrant forest, wary hares hide, and black grouse display.

Residents of nearby settlements come to the forest to pick berries and mushrooms. Several recreation centers have been built nearby, where you can relax in the lap of nature surrounded by centuries-old pine trees.

Main city monuments

When listing the sights of Novosibirsk, one cannot fail to mention the monuments. The city has everything - from majestic monuments to small, but very beloved sculptures by the townspeople.

Glory Monument

Address: st. Stanislavskogo, 7. The nearest metro station is “Marx Square”.

The memorial complex, dedicated to the feat of the Soviet people who defeated fascism, occupies almost two hectares. Its center is a sculpture by monumentalist Chernobrovtsev, depicting a grieving woman-mother, in front of whom the Eternal Flame burns. Behind the monument rise 5 stone pylons, each 10 meters high. On them you can read the names of 30,266 thousand Siberian soldiers who did not return from the fronts of the Great Patriotic War. Two alleys lined with fir trees lead to the 18-meter obelisk “Unity of Front and Rear”, near which the legendary Katyusha, T-34 tank, Yak-9 fighter, and other military equipment are installed on stone pedestals. The grandeur of the monumental composition is breathtaking.

Revolution Heroes Square

Address: Krasny Prospekt, 32. Lenin Square metro station.

In Novosibirsk, monuments are carefully preserved, regardless of what historical period they belong to. This fully applies to this park, which is kept in perfect condition. It is laid out around a mass grave in which 104 Bolsheviks were buried, tortured by the White Guards in 1918. In the center of the square stands a monumental composition depicting a muscular hand with a torch breaking through a stone rock. The wall of the building behind it is decorated with a carved stone panel telling about the events of the Civil War.

Monument to V.I. Lenin

Address: Lenin Square.

In fact, this is a sculptural complex installed on the main square of the city, in front of the Opera House. Its central figure is a bronze sculpture mounted on a pedestal made of polished granite, depicting the leader of the world proletariat. It has a height of 6.5 meters and weighs more than 10 tons. Behind the statue of Lenin on the left are equally majestic sculptures of a Red Army soldier, a worker and a peasant with weapons in their hands, and on the right are figures of a worker and a collective farmer. The monumental ensemble looks simply grandiose.

Monument to V.S. Vysotsky

Address: st. Chaplygina, 7/1. Oktyabrskaya metro station.

Novosibirsk residents honor the memory and appreciate the work of the great Russian poet and singer. His image was immortalized in a sculpture that appeared in a small park behind the Globus Theater on the anniversary of Vysotsky’s death - July 25, 2005. The six-meter statue depicts the poet walking barefoot on a pedestal shaped like a razor blade. He holds a guitar in one hand and raises the other up in greeting.

Walking along Michurina Street, you will see a wonderful sculpture of a girl in an office suit, leaning her hand on an office desk. It is dedicated to all business women of the city. At the intersection of Serebrennikovskaya and Sibrevkoma streets, tourists will be able to admire the traffic light monument, which is saluted by a bronze policeman. It’s easy to take stunning photographs as a souvenir at a monument to a sausage or a laboratory mouse.

This is just a small part of what is worth seeing in the city. Novosibirsk warmly welcomes guests, offering them an amazing educational and entertainment program.

Is it worth going to Novosibirsk in winter?

The best time to explore Novosibirsk, if you want to see it in the most comfortable conditions, is considered to be the period from the end of May to the beginning of September. But not everyone can choose the right time for the trip, and some are going to Novosibirsk on a business trip in winter.

The city is located in a zone of dry continental climate, influenced by the Asian anticyclone. Therefore, the winter here is quite harsh, frosty, with stable snow cover throughout the season, strong winds and possible snowstorms.

Weather in Novosibirsk

But don’t discount winter, especially for those who miss crunchy snow underfoot! Novosibirsk has many opportunities to have an interesting time: skating rinks will be open, you can go downhill and skiing, go to the snow sculpture festival, and for the New Year holidays a beautiful decorated Christmas tree will be put up on the main square of the city. There is no need to be afraid of frost, the main thing is to look at the forecast and dress for the season. Remember the favorite saying of Siberians: “A Siberian is not the one who does not freeze, but the one who dresses warmly!”

Museums

What interesting places in Novosibirsk are worth visiting? Visitors to the city should definitely check out the local museums.

The Museum of Local Lore is a place where a visit will help you get an idea of the life and culture of the indigenous population of Siberia. Currently the collection contains over 230 thousand items. The museum occupies a picturesque building built in 1910. The building embodies the features of rationalistic modernism.
The Novosibirsk Art Museum is a place that art fans should definitely visit. The art gallery contains works by Russian and foreign artists. There are both works from the 18th and 19th centuries, as well as works by contemporary artists. An entire section is devoted to the works of N.K. Roerich, written in the last decade of his life. The artist bequeathed the paintings to the museum.
It is impossible not to mention the N.K. Roerich Museum when listing interesting places in Novosibirsk. It was founded in 2007, thanks to donations from individuals. The exhibition is dedicated to the artist’s work, as well as his life. Visitors will be able to obtain a lot of interesting information about both the artist himself and his wife and sons.
The Museum of the Sun is also of interest to curious tourists. It is dedicated to the solar system, as well as to the solar gods, who were extolled by representatives of different civilizations. The museum is unique; there is no other one like it in our country. The exhibition contains about 2000 exhibits. Some of them were created by the founder of the museum, V. I. Lipenkov, with his own hands.
The Museum of World Funeral Culture also has no analogues in our country. Its main topic is funeral traditions and everything connected with them. The museum has existed since 2012, its founder is the vice-president of the Union of Funeral Organizations S. B. Yakushin. Among the exhibits you can see hearses, mourning costumes, documents and obituaries. There are also drawings, sculptures and engravings dedicated to funeral themes.

House-Museum of P.P. Bazhova

Address: Novosibirsk region. With. Bergul, st. Central, 29

The famous Ural storyteller stayed for several months (March-June 1919) in a small village in the Novosibirsk region. Here he not only rested his soul, sought inspiration for writing new works, but also became the first teacher at a local school. In memory of P.P. Bazhove native. Bergul - A.M. Belova began to found the museum. The grand opening took place in January 1984.

The interior of the main halls is designed based on the fairy tales of P. P. Bazhov. The decorations are made using malachite and mosaics. One of the rooms is equipped with a writer's office. Here you can see the table at which Bazhov worked, a hanging mirror and an antique cabinet. The walls are hung with memorable photographs of the writer, books published in different years, letters from the writer and his students are displayed on the shelves. Among them there are several unique specimens, preserved in the singular. In total, the collection of the house-museum includes more than 2 thousand exhibits.

Every year, museums host “Bazhov Days” - events dedicated to the birthday of the Ural storyteller.

The exhibition dedicated to the writer is not the only one: 3 more interesting exhibitions are open in the house-museum:

Agricultural tools for processing flax and hemp;
Stove corner;
Household items of the 19th – 20th centuries.

Churches and monasteries

Ascension Cathedral

The main temple of Novosibirsk is the Ascension Cathedral, which dates back to 1913. This was the first wooden church opened in Novonikolaevsk (the former name of Novosibirsk). Then the construction of the church was carried out on the outskirts of the city, and today it is practically the center of Novosibirsk.

In 1925, a chapel was added to the church in honor of the Ascension of the Lord, consecrated in the name of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. Ten years later, when the Bolsheviks began to openly and mercilessly fight religion, many clergy of the Ascension Cathedral were arrested and repressed. The temple was closed in 1937 and a granary was organized there.

The church received a second life only in the war year of 1944. At this time, the temple was re-consecrated, and in 1947 a third chapel was opened in the name of St. Seraphim of Sarov.

Today, services are held daily in the Ascension Cathedral.

Cathedral in the name of Alexander Nevsky

One of the oldest cathedrals in Novosibirsk is the temple in the name of Alexander Nevsky, which has been loved by the townspeople for more than a hundred years. The cathedral was built at the request of local residents, and significant assistance in construction was provided by Emperor Nicholas II, who personally allocated a plot of land for the temple. Subsequently, he also donated a decent amount of money to the cathedral and gave several family icons for the use of the temple.

Unfortunately, with the Bolsheviks coming to power, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral was also badly damaged. During the years of Soviet power, a design institute was located here, and later a film studio. Such use of the building led to the destruction of its artistic painting. Officially, the temple returned to Russian Orthodoxy only in 1991.

Cathedral of the Transfiguration of the Lord

Not far from the Globus youth theater is the Cathedral of the Transfiguration of the Lord, the largest Catholic church in Novosibirsk, built in the 1990s.

Before the revolution, there was a Catholic community of four thousand in the city, which initially met in a small house of worship. In 1905, parishioners began to build a stone church at their own expense, which was later consecrated in honor of St. Casimir. With the advent of Soviet power, the church was closed and then completely destroyed.

The construction of the Cathedral of the Transfiguration of the Lord began in 1992 and was accompanied by a lot of difficulties, but the perseverance of the parishioners and the rector of the temple still made it possible to complete the work begun.

Museum-temple in honor of the new martyrs and confessors of the Russian Church at the Holy Spring

Address: Novosibirsk region, Iskitim, Lozhok district

For 27 years (1929-1956), the Iskitim penal camp was located on this piece of land (point No. 4 of the SibLAG). Tens of thousands of people served their sentences here in cruel conditions. Along with the brutal murderers, innocent citizens who had become victims of repression were kept in the cells of the camp. Many of them died from hard labor, bullying and beatings by guards. In the early 1930s. Several clergy were shot in the camp courtyard. The bodies of the martyrs were thrown into a freshly dug trench and covered with earth, although some of them were still breathing.

Years later, at the site where prisoners were executed, a key emerged from the ground. The water from the spring is considered holy. People believe in its miraculous healing power and come here in the hope of getting rid of illnesses. A font and a small chapel were built next to the source. On a small hill not far from the Holy Key stands the Temple, which opened its doors to believers in 2015. In July 2022, a museum was opened in the church on the ground floor; the exhibition is dedicated to the times of repression and persecution of clergy.

Where to go

Winter is not a reason to refuse a trip outside the city. If you have free time, go to Akademgorodok, where you can easily get there by public transport.

Akademgorodok , located twenty kilometers from the city, is part of the Sovetsky district of Novosibirsk. It is known far beyond the borders of Novosibirsk, Akademgorodok is one of the most important scientific and educational centers in the country, founded in 1957 as a city of scientists. According to the Guinness Book of Records, here is the smartest street in the world - Lavrenyev Avenue, on which two dozen scientific institutions and institutes are located.

By the way, it is in Akademgorodok that there are museums such as the Museum of the Cultural History of the Peoples of Siberia and the Far East, the Central Siberian Geological Museum, the Museum of the History of Genetics of Siberia, and the Museum of the History of Railway Technology.

Stories, routes and tourist tips

Perhaps, when planning a route around Novosibirsk, you will find the experience of travelers who have already visited this city useful. Read the stories of tourists about trips at different times of the year, study the routes they took and make your own plan for exploring the sights that interest you. Stories from local residents about their city will also be useful. We will tell you not only what you can see and do, but also what you can bring from Novosibirsk as a gift to your family and friends or as a souvenir to friends or work colleagues.

What to bring from Novosibirsk

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Where to stay in Novosibirsk

Novosibirsk ranks first on the list of the largest cities in Russia. There are no problems with housing for tourists, only if it is difficult to choose among the variety. The city has more than a hundred hotels, old-timers or new complexes, six of which are part of large global chains, offering eight times more apartments and a decent selection of forty hostels. Choosing housing in Novosibirsk will most likely require an integrated approach: taking into account location and price, star rating, visual attractiveness and personal preferences.

Maybe you want to stay closer to the park, for example, in Sosnovy Bor or Ramada Novosibirsk Zhukovka, to breathe the fresh air of the pine forest. Or check out the theater nearby, like the hotel, so you don’t have to go back too far in the evening. Appreciate the city panorama sparkling with lights - choose housing in the center, near Krasny Street Avenue. Kirov, love the water landscape - apartments in high-rise buildings on the banks of the Ob River or River Park. Some of the hotels have a large swimming pool, sauna and spa center, where it is pleasant to relax after an exciting walk, or are located near city beaches, which is important in the summer. Various filters in the search engine will help you find your place of residence based on specific parameters.

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