Where to go in Syktyvkar: overview of popular places, descriptions, photos and reviews

• September 2, 2018
• Tips for tourists
• Elena Stepanenko

The article will tell you where to go in Syktyvkar. This is a fairly large city in Russia, which is the center of the urban district of the same name. The article will describe the main attractions that every tourist should visit, as well as provide a list of the most interesting places, visiting which you will be able to feel the spirit of this Russian town.

About the city

Until 1930, this territory was called Ust-Sysolsk. The first mention of the city dates back to 1586. The area of ​​the city exceeds 150 km2. As of 2022, the population in Syktyvkar is more than 280 thousand people. As for the national composition, Russians, Komi and Ukrainians predominate here. City Day is officially celebrated on June 12. The town is located on the left bank of the Sysola River. There is an airport here (in addition to the railway and bus stations). So, if you don’t know where to go in Syktyvkar, then read our article and create a detailed route.

Fire Tower

This building is interesting for its appearance. In the 20th century it was the highest in the town, its height reached 10 meters. It was built in 1901 with funds allocated by the authorities. Interestingly, this amount was equal to 3,000 rubles. The highlight of the fire tower is the clock that is located at the very top.

Now this building houses a museum. Here you can see various items from historical exhibitions. Also at the exhibition you will see exhibits of fire fighting equipment. There is also a diorama of the fire that took place in the city the year this building was built. You will also be interested in the building itself, because it is very old, but despite this it has been perfectly preserved thanks to reconstruction and repair work. If you are thinking about where to go in Syktyvkar today, then go to the fire tower, because this is where you can get in touch with the historical past of the city.

National Gallery

This is a gallery of the Komi Republic, the collection of which contains about 7,000 different exhibits that demonstrate the process of formation and formation of art in Russia at the turn of the 18th-20th centuries. The museum's collection has been collected bit by bit over many years, and today everything here is sorted into thematic zones. So, you can visit the halls of Russian art of the 18th century, admire Christian art, and also see foreign creativity, from the 17th to the 21st century.

A separate collection displays works by artists of the Komi Republic. One of the most interesting and exciting exhibitions is considered to be an exhibition of paintings by representatives of the avant-garde style. As for the foreign art department, it is quite modest. However, you can admire the work of artists from Italy, Holland, Switzerland and France. The collection is mainly represented by watercolor landscapes, but here you can see very interesting elements of decorative and applied art.

National Museum

It is one of the largest and oldest museums in the Republic, which was created in the fall of 1911. As for the museum fund, it consists of archaeological, ethnographic and paleontological exhibits related to. The exhibits of O. Cember's library are also partially presented here. Where to go in Syktyvkar for the weekend to spend it as productively as possible? Head to the National Museum and you will be amazed by the huge collection of icon paintings, which are represented by examples dating back to the 16th century. It is worth noting that the museum has been collecting this collection for several decades.

Clothes and accessories

Tourists from large cities will probably not like fashionable shopping in Syktyvkar shopping centers. In Komi, the construction of malls is somehow not very developed. Maybe it's for the better. The best clothing in the republic is national, northern. It can be bought at markets or ordered from private craftsmen.

Deer fur, leather

Be sure to buy at least one thing made from venison in Syktyvkar. Men who love winter fishing or hunting may like vests, mittens, fur boots, and fluffy hats. It makes sense for women to bring bags or boots as a gift from Komi. For your beloved mother or grandmother, buy cozy warm slippers in Syktyvkar.

Suede and leather bags made from venison look very nice. Don't think that their style is exclusively ethnic. You will easily find modern and truly relevant motifs.

The prices for things made from reindeer fur in Syktyvkar are not repulsive. For example, furry mittens will cost 700-800 rubles. And slippers made of reindeer fur cost about 2-3 thousand rubles.

Wool

Komi has a huge selection of handmade woolen items. If you come to Syktyvkar, Vorkuta or Ukhta for more than a couple of days, you can make an individual order to local craftswomen. And in stores you can find warm socks, mittens, sweaters and much more.

A separate shopping item in Syktyvkar is felt boots. They are here for every taste: from classic gray or black to pink with flowers or with funny faces. Felt boots cost about 1-2 thousand rubles in Komi. But they are made by hand!

Decorations

Komi does not have its own silver and gold, but there is something original. Have you ever bought jewelry made from deer antlers? It sounds strange, but it looks very cool. Men, now you know what to bring from Syktyvkar as a gift for your wife. Girls and women, be sure to pay attention to local earrings, pendants, rings and other jewelry.

Accessories made from birch bark also look interesting. They can be brought from Komi as gifts for friends. Buy bracelets, beads or earrings: light, original, inexpensive. The birch bark in Syktyvkar is generally worth taking a close look at. They even make caps out of it, what can you say!

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Sindori Lake

If you want to enjoy picturesque landscapes, then go to Lake Sindori, which is highly valued by scientists for its rich water world. Today it is a very voluminous lake, with an area of ​​29 km2. The depth of the reservoir reaches 1.5 km.

In terms of size, the lake ranks second in the Komi Republic. It is very popular among scientists and researchers for the reason that at the beginning of the 20th century traces of primitive man were discovered here. The lake is located on the territory of the Sochi nature reserve, which was opened in 1975. Initially, it was opened to protect various rare rodents. Several tributaries flow into the reservoir, the strongest of which is the Ugyum River.

If you don’t know where to go in the evening in Syktyvkar, then go for a walk along the lake. In addition to a good mood and beautiful scenery, you can see Siberian cedar here, which is listed in the Red Book.

Where is Syktyvkar

Syktyvkar, whose sights are of historical significance, is the capital of the Komi Republic. It is located on the left bank of a river called Sysola, at the confluence with the Vychegda. The city's location coordinates are 61° 40.1204' 0″ N. w. and 50° 50.143' 0″ E. d. The location of Syktyvkar is called “golden”, due to its location in the center between the equator and the north pole.

The population of Syktyvkar is 250,874 people, of which:

The city can be reached in various ways. In Syktyvkar at st. Morozov house 202 is a bus station. Opening hours are from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. You can get to the bus station from the city by bus or taxi. Near the bus station there is a parking lot for 1 thousand cars. The bus station is equipped with a waiting room, a storage room, a mother and child room and a cafe.

In Syktyvkar at st. Morozova building 1 “a” is located the railway station. The railway station ticket office is open from 6.40 to 21.00. You can get there by taxi or by buses No. 46, 17, 19, 29, 30, 54, 5, 5d. The railway station is equipped with a waiting room, free internet, a mother and child room, and a medical center. There is parking and storage room on site.

At the address st. Sovetskaya 88 is located at Syktyvkar airport. This is an international airport of federal significance, which can be reached by buses No. 3, 5, 174, 22 and 26K. The airport operates 24 hours a day. There is a comfortable waiting room, a mother and child room, a medical center, a luggage storage room and a luggage packing service. The airport is assigned class “B”, with the ability to receive small aircraft and helicopters of any type.

Opera and Ballet Theatre

It opened in the summer of 1958, the first production on this stage was a musical performance called “Eugene Onegin”. He became a favorite among the public and bestowed well-deserved fame on the theater troupe. The theater took its first steps quite confidently, because it was led not just by a person with good organizational skills, but also by a wonderful actor and singer V. Daineka. It was he and his team who managed to turn the modest provincial theater into a serious cultural institution.

Today, famous Russian stars often perform here, and celebrities from Europe also often come here.

Lake Kadam

It has quite a lot of names, but the locals call it that way. Among tourists there are such names as Kadamskoye or Kadomskoye, Big Kodom. The lake is located on the territory of the Don-Ty nature reserve.

Interestingly, near the lake there is a sphagnum Don swamp. It is believed that the swamp and lake, as well as other bodies of water located nearby, were previously the Glacial River. When the glaciation began to weaken, the reservoirs became smaller and gradually became overgrown. There are quite a few varieties of fish here, making it a favorite spot for local fishermen.

Stefanovskaya Square

Don’t know where you can go in Syktyvkar? Go to Stefanovskaya Square. This is the main square of the city, which is located in its historical heart of the city. The name was given to it for a reason. The fact is that Stephen's Cathedral was previously located on the square.

It is interesting that this square was planned to be built back in the days of the Russian Empress Catherine II. In the middle of the 15th century, the Stefanovo Cathedral was built, which was partially destroyed during the Soviet dictatorship. Then the square began to be called Red. After the Soviet regime was defeated, it was returned to its original name.

Today the square is one of the oldest places in the city. But it should be noted that it is not distinguished by its special design or beauty, but, nevertheless, is valuable as a historical monument. That is why it always attracts the attention of tourists and travelers.

Cathedrals and churches

St. Stephen's Cathedral

Address: st. Svobody, 60 Opening hours: daily from 7:00 to 19:00

The cathedral, built at the end of the 19th century using public funds, was dismantled under Soviet rule and restored only in the early 2000s. At the laying stage it was illuminated by the Patriarch of All Rus'.

The cathedral received its name in honor of St. Stephen of Perm. On the territory there is a sculpture of the saint, as well as Cyril and Methodius, Peter and Fevronia.

The interior decoration contains an icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The lower aisle of the cathedral is dedicated to St. Procopius of Veliky Ustyug, the upper aisle is dedicated to the Nativity of Jesus Christ.

Church of Christ the Savior

Address: Oktyabrsky Prospekt, 25 Opening hours: Monday, Wednesday-Friday — — 9:30-13:00 Tuesday — 9:30-12:00

The Church of Christ the Savior is the central building of the Baptist Christian denomination in Syktyvkar. It is also one of the largest Protestant churches in the CIS. The founding date is considered to be 1943, but the building was built in 1995. The church also has a choir and a library.

Chapel of Russian New Martyrs and Confessors

Think about it, have you already seen everything in Syktyvkar? Where to go if you have already seen the main attractions? Go to the chapel, which was built where there was previously a temple for prisoners called “Joy to All Who Sorrow.” The chapel was not built for beauty, but had a symbolic meaning.

So, its opening was a kind of sign of respect for people who were victims of political repression. On the walls of the chapel are written the settlements of the republic in which the prison camps were located. Also, coming close to the chapel, you can see bas-reliefs that show scenes of the arrest and murder of innocent people. Inside the building there is a bell and several icons.

Route for exploring Syktyvkar on your own for 1 day

It can be very interesting to walk around the city and explore local attractions, most of which are located in the city center.

They are:

1. Inspection of the railway station building, built in 1964.
2. At the intersection with the street. Oktyabrskaya there is a stele called “Friendship of Peoples” and Syktyvkar University.
3. Next is the local monument to Kuratov, the opera house and several fountains.
4. Behind them is the building of the Pedagogical Institute, built in 1938.
5. The central part of the city is represented by Stefanovskaya Square, on which the Republic Administration building is located.

6. The building of the Philharmonic and Drama Theater.
7. Next to the square is the State Museum of the Komi Republic.
8. A walk in a birch grove in a coastal park.
9. Next you can visit the National Art Gallery, located on the street. Kirov. It contains paintings by Levitan, Savrasov and Aivazovsky.

National Music and Drama Theater

Where to go in Syktyvkar to spend time culturally? Head to the Musical and Drama Theatre, which is quite young compared to the city's main historical buildings. It was opened in 1992, and the theater is famous for the fact that all performances here are shown only in the Komi language, but Russian-speaking spectators can also enjoy the game, because for them the performances are voiced with simultaneous translation. As for the repertoire, it is represented by classical works, as well as folklore plays of the indigenous people.

Tips for staying in Syktyvkar

A few tips to help you spend your holiday comfortably and interestingly:

1. It is better to book a hotel room in advance (this is convenient to do by phone or on the official website).
2. Most museums in Syktyvkar accept visitors by appointment (this can be done on the official websites of the institutions).
3. It is better to move around the city by public transport or taxi (you should rent a car only if you have extensive driving experience - the quality of the roads is poor).
4. If you are going to explore the surrounding area (wooded area), then take a guide with you - about 2.5% of the Komi forest zone is swamps.
5. A tourist map of the city needs to be prepared before departure, and a copy of it can be saved in the memory of your phone.

   
   Some tourists make a list of attractions in advance that they plan to visit first.

Finno-Ugric ethnopark

If you are thinking about where you can go with children in Syktyvkar, then go to the Finno-Ugric ethnopark. This is a modern entertainment center located in the suburbs of Syktyvkar. It was built due to the fact that the republic’s authorities aimed to create a large-scale entertainment complex to attract the interest of tourists.

A lot of entertainment awaits you here. The center's program consists of educational, developmental, entertainment and recreational areas. In summer, a vacation here can last either several hours or several days. In addition, when you cross the threshold of the ethnopark, you will immerse yourself in the atmosphere of traditional Finno-Ugric culture. Today there are 16 infrastructure facilities operating here, including a cozy hotel, a cafe, a hunter’s house, a rope park and sites for various events.

Competitions, concerts and ethnic events are regularly held in the park. In the future, it is planned to build a hostel, an ethnic village, a cinema, a zoo and a multifunctional bathhouse complex on the territory. If you are still thinking about where to go in Syktyvkar with your child, then feel free to come here with him for a few days. Both you and your child will be satisfied with how you spent your time.

Entertainment for children

Tourists with children should first visit the city parks and sculpture garden; museums can also interest the young traveler. Syktyvkar also has special entertainment for children, such as a zoo.

Syktyvkar Zoo

The main zoo of the republic was opened in 2002, although its history began in 1947. The zoo is part of the ecological and biological center, better known as the “Station of Young People”. The first inhabitants (bees) appeared here under F. A. Girko, the head of the zoological circle of the Young Naturalists. Now there are about 300 animals in the zoo: chinchillas, llamas, hamadryas, foxes, ponies, raccoons, degus, Persian gerbils, etc.

Information for tourists:

• address: Pechorskaya street, 30;
• exact coordinates: N61.6875410 E50.8122080;
• official website: https://ecocenter.rkomi.ru;
• Opening hours: daily, except Tuesday (from 10:00 to 17:00);
• entrance fee: from 70 rubles (children under 3 years old - free).

Video: Zoo in Syktyvkar

Reviews

Local residents and experienced tourists recommend seeing the monument to the ruble in the city. This is an interesting art object, which is located near Stefanovskaya Square, which we mentioned above. Its opening took place in the fall of 2015. The initiative to create this art object belonged to the National Bank. The goal was to draw attention to the national currency and make it more recognizable.

Where can you go in Syktyvkar with children to amaze them? Definitely for the ruble monument. This unusual art object looks especially interesting in the evening, when the spotlight is directed at it.

City residents also recommend seeing the Ust-Sysolsky Theological School. It was opened in 1873. Initially, the building consisted of 2 floors and was entirely made of wood, which made it quite difficult to conduct training in it. The building was intended for private use. In 1890, a new building appeared, which functioned for almost 27 years. Today the National Gallery is located near this place. Now you know where to go in Syktyvkar to fill your day with impressions and learn more about the historical sights of the city. A lot of interesting and mysterious things will open up before you. It would seem that what unusual and interesting could be in such an original city as Syktyvkar? You now know where to go here, so you can easily create a route to the most interesting sights that will tell you more about the history of the city, as well as its secrets.

And yet, if you decide to travel around this town, be sure to use the services of a guide who can provide you with complete and accurate information about the Komi Republic, as well as tell you some facts and interesting stories that are known only to local residents.

Museums and historical monuments

National Gallery of the Komi Republic

Address: st. Kirova, 44 Phone: 8 (212)-24-10-51 Website: https://www.ngrkomi.ru/ Opening hours:

• Tuesday-Sunday:10.00-18.00;
• Thursday - 10.00 - 20.00;
• Monday is a day off.

Price:

• 100 rubles – permanent exhibition;
• 150 rubles – temporary exhibition.

The building in which the gallery is located is itself a work of art. As an example of 19th-century stone architecture, the building stands out sharply from the rest of the houses.

Throughout the 20th century, the architectural structure changed more than one purpose: conceived as a religious school, it was both a military headquarters during the Civil War and a pedagogical institute after its completion.

Currently, the museum's current exhibitions include the following categories:

• Russian Orthodox and foreign art of the 17th - early 20th centuries;
• Russian art of the 18th - early 20th centuries;
• Russian art of the 20th - early 21st centuries;
• Fine art of the Komi Republic.

The “Sculpture Garden”, located on the territory adjacent to the museum, deserves special attention. This cultural exhibition contains 30 works by Finno-Ugric sculptors.

Memorial of Eternal Glory

Address: Alley of Heroes Park

The memorial was erected on August 20, 1961 in honor of the Syktyvkar soldiers who gave their lives for the great victory. The location of the monument was not chosen by chance: during the war years, the military registration and enlistment office building was located in its place, from where young people went to the front.

The memorial itself represents the women mourning the fallen soldier: mother, wife and daughter. The sculptors of the monument were Yuri Grigoryevich Borisov and Vladislav Nikanorovich Mamchenko, the architects were Vladimir Ivanovich Senkin, Albert Dmitrievich Rakin, Pavel Pavlovich Reznikov.

National Museum of the Komi Republic

Address:

• "Department of Nature" - st. Communist, 6;
• “Department of History” - st. Lenina, 57;
• “Department of Ethnography” - st. Communist, 2;
• “House-Museum of Ivan Pavlovich Morozov” - st. Kirova, 32;
• “Literary Museum of Ivan Alekseevich Kuratov” - st. Ordzhonikidze, 2

Phone: 8 (212)-44-21-34 Website : https://museumkomi.ru Opening hours: from 10:00 to 17:00 Closed:

• "Nature Department" - Sunday;
• “History Department” - Sunday;
• “Ethnography Department” - Monday, Sunday;
• “House-Museum of Ivan Pavlovich Morozov”—Saturday, Sunday;
• “Literary Museum of Ivan Alekseevich Kuratov” - Monday.

Cost: 80 rubles

The most multifaceted museum in Syktyvkar reveals several aspects of culture and history:

• The Nature Department contains permanent exhibitions dedicated to the mineral resources of the republic, animals and plants characteristic of the polar zone.
• Photo exhibition exhibition “Arctic insight. Arctic insight” will allow you to deeply penetrate the atmosphere of the icy Arctic, as well as see the life of the indigenous peoples of the north “from the inside”.

A unique exhibit is a 270-kilogram piece of “Black Rose” rock crystal.

• In the history department, visitors will get acquainted with the history of the development of the Komi Republic (or the former Komi Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic), from antiquity to the mid-20th century. Relics from the Mesolithic times are kept within the walls of the museum.
• The ethnography department is based on the traditional principles of Komi culture. The exhibition is structured in the form of a fairy-tale narrative, through which the main traditions and customs of the indigenous people, holidays and features of life are revealed.
• In the house-museum of Ivan Pavlovich Morozov, through the prism of the life of a political figure, the history of an entire period of development of the republic, affecting the events of the Great Patriotic War, is revealed.

The museum houses an interactive exhibition “Peasant School”, where every visitor can experience the everyday life of a peasant child 300 years ago. For example, stand with your knees on peas.

• The literary museum places special emphasis on the development of Komi literature and writing. The part of the museum dedicated to modern literature is designed in the style of a “book cafe”, where you can read a book with a cup of tea and a delicious cake.

Geological Museum named after. Chernova

Address: st. Pervomaiskaya, 54 Phone: 8-(212)-44-70-45 Website: https://www.museum.ru/M2528 Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00 - 17:00 Saturday, Sunday - closed Cost: for free

Alexander Aleksandrovich Chernov is a Russian geologist, the discoverer of the Pechora coal basin, whose works contributed to the development of the Komi region.

The collection of minerals collected in the geological museum is extensive and includes specimens from all over the republic. But besides the stones, there is something to see in the museum: from the impressive size of a mammoth skull to the skeleton of a lizard, affectionately called “Kesha.”

Monument to the letter Ö

Address: st. Pervomaiskaya, 31

The monument was opened in 2011, its sculptor is Alexander Vyborov. The idea was implemented according to the idea of ​​​​Aleksey Rassykhaev. The monument is dedicated to a letter of the Komi alphabet that is becoming a thing of the past—it is not only a tribute to memory and respect for the national language, but also a place for funny photographs.

Merchant's chest

Address: st. Soviet

The art object, built on August 25, 2014 as part of the Urban Legends program, is closely connected with the history of merchants in Ust-Sysolsk. Sovetskaya Street, on which the chest is located, was previously called Spasskaya. Almost all the estates of the local merchants were located on it.

The sculpture is a kind of “wishing well”: there is an opinion that if you throw a coin into it and make a wish, it will certainly come true!

Bear and Money Tree Sculpture

Address: st. Pervomaiskaya, 62

A sculpture of a bear with a barrel, located under a money tree, decorated the entrance to Pyaterochka, opened in Syktyvkar. This is a gift from the trading network to the city. The bear represents the national symbol of the city (a bear is also depicted on the coat of arms of Syktyvkar), a barrel of honey represents prosperity and abundance, and a money tree is a symbol of stable income.

According to urban legend, when visiting a store you must place a coin on the barrel, then all the money spent on the purchase will be returned with an increase.

Monument to “Those Who Stepped into Immortality”

Address: Kirovsky Park, intersection of Babushkina and Kirovskaya streets

A granite stele in honor of the Ministry of Internal Affairs officers who gave their lives to service was installed in 2016 with funds from public organizations and concerned residents. The sketch was selected on a competitive basis. Its authors were sculptor Salavat Shcherbakov and architect Alexandra Kanavets.

The monument is installed 10 meters from the city department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Dyakonov Literary and Theater Museum

Address: Ezhvinsky district, st. Mayakovskaya, 3 Phone: 8(212)-62‑64-98 Website: https://muzei-nmd.ru Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00 - 17:00 Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00, Sunday - closed Cost: 50 rubles

The museum named after the republican playwright and director contains information about his life and work, as well as the history of republican theaters and an ethnographic exhibition (traditional Komi izba).

Nikolai Mikhailovich Dyakonov himself was a member of the USSR Writers' Union and People's Artist of the former Komi Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic. His famous play “Dowry Wedding,” which was made into a feature film, celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2022.

Civil Aviation Museum

Address: st. Sovetskaya, 86 Phone: 8-(212)-28-03-93 Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00 - 17:00 Cost: free

The Civil Aviation History Museum has existed for 35 years. It is located right in the city airport building, on the second floor in room No. 28.

Particular attention should be paid to historical photographs, as well as miniature models of real airliners. Here is a historical version of the pilots' uniform and some personal belongings.

Zoo museum

Address: st. Petrozavodskaya, 120, office. 414 Phone: 8-(212)-39-04-38 Website: https://www.syktsu.ru/about/social-infrastructure/museums/zoological-museum/ Opening hours : Monday-Friday: 9:00 - 16 :00 Saturday, Sunday - closed Cost: free

The Zoological Museum is the only university museum in the republic. It is located right in the SSU building.

The museum was founded through the efforts of students and teachers in the 1980s, and opened to the public in 1987. Anyone can familiarize themselves with more than 8,000 specimens in the form of stuffed animals, exhibits in vessels, and skeletons.