Top 25 attractions of Omsk, Russia

One can speak of Omsk as a city with great potential for tourism development. Its sights and history attract lovers of cultural and educational travel, the wide expanses of the Siberian region, plains, forests and the banks of the Irtysh - adherents of outdoor recreation. City and regional administrations are actively working to increase the attractiveness of the region. The plans include the creation of eco-routes (including water ones) and the development of skiing.

The names of F. M. Dostoevsky, who was exiled here, and General A. V. Kolchak, who organized a headquarters in the city in 1918-1919, are associated with Omsk. The most interesting excursions to historical places, one way or another, affect the fate of these two outstanding personalities.

What to see and where to go in Omsk?

The most interesting and beautiful places for walking. Photos and a short description.

Assumption Cathedral

The first Assumption Cathedral was built in Omsk at the end of the 19th century, but it did not survive the persecution of religion during the Soviet era - by order of the city administration, the building was blown up. For a long time, a city park was located in its place. The decision to rebuild the temple was made in 2005. The work went pretty quickly, and a couple of years later the new cathedral was consecrated.

Tara Gate

In the 18th century, the Tara Gate was part of the Omsk fortress. The original monument was dismantled in the 1950s and restored only in 1991 for the 275th anniversary of the city. The new building did not become a complete copy of the old one, as the architects took significant liberties during the reconstruction. From the Omsk fortress itself, several entrance gates and civil buildings have been preserved, the rest of the parts were lost by the beginning of the 20th century.

Buchholz Square

The area is located near the river station. The place was named in honor of Major General I. Buchholz, who, on the orders of Peter I, ousted nomadic tribes from the territory of the future city (later a fortress was laid here). Today, the square is a space decorated with landscaped lawns and alleys. In the center is a modern sculpture "Derzhava", which depicts various stages of the development of Siberia.

Irtysh embankment

Irtyshskaya embankment is the main promenade of the city and one of the favorite places of the townspeople. It was built in the middle of the 20th century, but after a few decades, due to lack of maintenance, it fell into disrepair. In the 2000s, the embankment was reconstructed, returning it to a decent appearance. You can walk along the alley, ride roller skates, bike or relax on the steps descending to the Irtysh.

Pedestrian street of Chokan Valikhanov

The street is located in the historical part of Omsk. In 2014, part of the alley was reconstructed and turned into a pedestrian zone. Since then, it has become the Omsk Arbat. The street is decorated with abstract architectural forms, flower beds, and forged lanterns. The walking area ends with a platform with a picturesque view of the Irtysh.

Monument to locksmith Stepanych

An unusual sculpture in the center of Omsk, which you can literally stumble upon while walking along the street. Lenin. The plumber is depicted as realistically as possible and in full size - Stepanych gets out of the sewer manhole, leaning on an iron cover, at the same time he watches the city bustle with curiosity. There is a similar sculpture in the capital of Slovakia, Bratislava.

Sculpture "Lyuba"

The sculpture depicts a very specific person - the wife of the Governor-General of Siberia, Gustav Gasford (the woman's name was Lyubov). In the 19th century, on the site where the monument is located, a grove grew, which, after the death of Lyuba, was named after her. Sculptors recreated the image according to historical records, since not a single portrait of a woman has survived.

Omsk Academic Drama Theater

One of the oldest drama theaters in Siberia, founded in 1874. Many outstanding actors and directors have come from here. The stage building was built in 1882 in the eclectic style - a mixture of classicism and baroque. The facade and walls are decorated with columns, balustrades, complex ornaments, and decorative turrets. In the niches there are busts of A.P. Chekhov and L.N.

Musical Theatre

The music scene was founded in the middle of the 20th century. Initially, the repertoire was dominated by comedies. The productions were so successful and popular that the theater won state prizes and awards more than once. In 1981, the stage moved to a new building, built in a modern (at that time) architectural style. In shape, it resembles a part of a ship's mast and a wide ski slope.

Museum named after M. A. Vrubel

The gallery is considered the real pride of Omsk. Her collection is a collection of objects from various genres of fine art from antiquity to the present day. The exposition is located in the 19th century building - the former governor's palace, built according to the project of F. F. Wagner. The museum is the largest repository of works of art in the region; its funds include more than 24,000 exhibits.

Literary Museum named after F.M. Dostoevsky

The institution was established in 1975. At first, it worked as a branch of the Museum of Local Lore and used its funds for exhibitions. Its own permanent exhibition opened in 1983. At the moment, the museum is located in the former commandant's house of the Omsk fortress, built in 1799. F. M. Dostoevsky lived in this building during his exile.

Museum of Kondraty Belov

K. P. Belov is a landscape painter, a native of Omsk. The museum named after him is located in a picturesque wooden house, which is considered one of the most interesting architectural monuments of the city. The exposition tells about the life and work of K. P. Belov, as well as the history of the building itself. Every year the museum hosts exhibitions where modern Omsk masters bring their works.

Museum Complex of Omsk Military Glory

The inhabitants of Omsk made an invaluable contribution to the Victory, performing feats at the front and selflessly working in the rear. The museum dedicated to the memory of these people was founded in 1985 on the initiative of the Committee of WWII Veterans. The exposition is made up of items from the war years: personal belongings, weapons, photographs, children's toys, letters. There is also an open-air exhibition where you can look at military equipment.

Museum of History and Local Lore

The Museum of Local Lore has not only its own exposition, but is also a platform for demonstrating collections from Moscow, St. Petersburg, large Siberian cities and other countries. The institution was founded in 1878, today it is one of the oldest in Siberia. The museum often takes part in international exhibitions, where it wins prestigious awards.

Pushkin Library

A large scientific library founded at the beginning of the 20th century. For more than 100 years of existence, the book collection has accumulated 3.5 million copies. Despite the fact that the library format is a bit outdated nowadays, about 200 thousand people are regular visitors to the institution. The collection is located in a monumental building of the 1980s, which is simply gigantic in size.

Mansion of the merchant Batyushkin

The estate of the beginning of the 20th century, which belonged to the local merchant A. Batyushkin. For its time, the building was innovative, as the representatives of the merchant class mainly owned wooden houses. Unfortunately, the name of the architect has not been preserved. The building was built in an eclectic style with predominant features of late classicism. In 1918 - 1919, the headquarters of A.V. Kolchak was located in the estate. Today, the registry office is located on its territory.

Fire Tower

The stone tower was erected at the beginning of the 20th century; before that, a wooden building of 1870, which performed the same functions, was located in its place. The building was used for its intended purpose until the 1940s, after which it was declared an architectural monument. Inside the tower there are museum expositions dedicated to the fire department and the history of the construction of the tower.

Nikolsky Cossack Cathedral

The temple was built with the money of the Omsk Cossacks in the first half of the 19th century. Until 1918, the original banner of Yermak was kept in the church, but it was lost during the Civil War and later replaced with a copy. The church was built in the style of late classicism according to the project of V.P. Stasov. Particles of the relics of Seraphim of Sarov and Theodosius of Chernigov are kept inside.

Holy Cross Cathedral

Along with St. Nicholas Cathedral, the Exaltation of the Cross is the oldest church in Omsk - it was erected in 1867. At that time, it was located in one of the poorest areas of the city, but, nevertheless, the inhabitants willingly donated to the construction. In the 1930s, the authorities decided to demolish the church, but miraculously managed to save it. In the 1940s, the cathedral was completely returned to the Orthodox community.

Serafimo-Alekseevskaya chapel

The hipped-roof chapel of the beginning of the 20th century, erected in honor of the birth of the heir to the throne, Tsarevich Alexei Romanov, as well as in memory of the inhabitants of Omsk who died in the Russo-Japanese War (as evidenced by a memorial tablet). The historic building was destroyed in 1927. In the 1990s, the chapel was restored in its old place according to the preserved pre-revolutionary photographs.

Achair Monastery

Convent of the end of the 19th century, located in the village of Achair, about 50 km from Omsk. In Soviet times, the complex was closed and looted; its revival took place in the 1990s. After the resumption of the work of the monastery, a mineral spring was discovered on its territory, which, after the blessing of Patriarch Alexy II, was declared a saint. Achair water immediately became famous as a healing one.

"Arena Omsk"

A multi-profile sports complex designed for 10,000 spectators. The site was built as an ice palace adapted for hockey matches. It is home to the local Avangard and Omsk Hawks teams. The arena was built in 2007. Over the past time, she managed to host two European championships in ballroom dancing, several Ice Hockey World Cups among youth teams and a concert by the Scorpions group.

Park of Culture and Leisure named after the 30th anniversary of the Komsomol

City park with an area of ​​more than 60 hectares, adapted for recreation and entertainment. There are rides, a zoo and an ostrich farm, a go-cart track and a rope park. On the pond you can ride on boats or catamarans. During mass holidays (New Year, Victory Day, Maslenitsa, City Day, etc.), folk festivals are organized here.

"Bird Harbor"

A protected natural area in the center of Omsk, which is of key importance for maintaining the ecosystem. The zone is located on the migration route of birds that stop here during autumn migrations in huge numbers (several thousand individuals). In total, more than 150 species nest in the Bird Harbor. In addition to birds, 19 species of mammals live here.

Irtysh river

The Irtysh crosses the territories of Russia, Kazakhstan and China. The length of the water artery is more than 4 thousand km (which exceeds even the size of the Oka River), its source is hidden in the bowels of the Mongolian Altai. Several large settlements are located along the Irtysh, including Omsk. The coastal zone of the river is an inexhaustible source of resources for lovers of eco-tourism.