Imperial Route in Tyumen Oblast

Tsvetnoy Boulevard

The main pedestrian area of the city Tsvetnoy Boulevard is a whole park where you can not only take a walk but also ride the Ferris wheel or visit the Tyumen State Circus. In the center of the boulevard is the "Seasons" fountain with a beautiful stained-glass dome. The park also offers restaurants, sculptures, and art installations.

Address: Coordinates: 57.151164, 65.537705

Siberian Cats Square

A modern landmark with historical roots The square connects two main streets of the historic center and tells about the important role of Siberian cats in the country's history. This famous Russian breed originated in Siberia.

Address: Odd-numbered side of Pervomayskaya St., between Respubliki St. and Lenina St.

Revolution Fighters Square

One of the most beloved spots of Tyumen residents Here is a sculptural group — an armed worker and peasant under the red banner. Walk along the well-maintained paths, rest in the shade of sprawling trees, make a wish at the "Tree of Happiness," or have a photo session at the unusual fountain with a map of Tyumen Oblast.

Address: Coordinates: 57.159765, 65.528920

Lovers’ Bridge

A beautiful cable-stayed bridge over the Tura River Be sure to admire it in the evening — the bridge lighting creates a whole light show.

Address: Coordinates: 57.164212, 65.521940

Kolokolnikov Estate Museum

A 19th-century merchant estate The facades combine elements of Neoclassicism, Baroque, and traditional Tyumen carvings. In the imperial era, it was a resting place for Tsarevich Alexander during his travels, and later it became the headquarters of revolutionary Vasily Blucher. Today, the museum exhibits weapons from the Civil War, an original Morse apparatus, and personal belongings of the first holder of the Order of the Red Banner, Marshal Blucher. Additionally, the museum hosts creative evenings, lectures, and exhibitions regularly. Tours are available by request for organized groups of 10 or more people. Children over 6 years old can participate. Booking is available by phone: 8 (3452) 46-49-63

Address: 18 Respubliki St., Tyumen

Website: museum72.ru

Opening hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 11:00 am–8:00 pm; Monday – Closed

Grigory Rasputin House Museum

The first private museum in the USSR The exhibition introduces you to the personal belongings and life of one of the most controversial figures in Russian history, a close friend of Nicholas II and his wife Alexandra Feodorovna. The museum also features an exhibition dedicated to Rasputin as a "brand" — perfumes, vodka, books bearing his name, or related to him.

Address: 71 Sovetskaya St., Pokrovskoye

Opening hours: Saturday–Sunday, 11:00 am–1:00 pm; Monday–Friday – Closed

Abalak Holy Sign Men’s Monastery

A beautiful 18th-century monastery It was built on the site where, according to legend, Ataman Yermak, the conqueror of Siberia, saw the image of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker. The monastery consists of a complex of churches in the Cossack Baroque style: the Znamensky Cathedral, the Church of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, and the Church of Mary of Egypt with a bell tower. It also houses the miraculous icon — the Abalak Icon of the Mother of God "Sign."

Address: 32/1 Sovetskaya St., Abalak

Website: abalak-monastery.cerkov.ru

Opening hours: Monday–Sunday, 7:00 am–7:00 pm

Museum of the Family of Emperor Nicholas II

Former residence of Siberian governors, repeatedly serving as a travel palace for the royal family After the revolution, from August 1917 to April 1918, the royal family was held under arrest here. You can see many photographs and original documents related to the family of Nicholas II.

Address: 10 Mira St., Tobolsk

Website: tiamz.ru

Opening hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00 am–6:00 pm; Monday – Closed

Tobolsk Kremlin

A unique example of Siberian architecture It is the only stone kremlin in Siberia, built in the 17th–18th centuries. The museum complex includes the first stone building in Siberia — the St. Sophia-Assumption Cathedral, built in 1686. The Kremlin also houses the Archiereus Court (center of spiritual authority), the Voivode Court (administrative center), the Gostiny Dvor (trade center), and the Prison Castle. From the local observation deck, you can enjoy stunning views of the Lower Posad, the legendary Prince’s Meadow, and Chuvash Cape — the site of Yermak’s battle with Khan Kuchum’s troops. For guided tours, prior booking is required by phone: +7 (3456) 26-57-27

Address: Krasnaya Square, Tobolsk

Website: tiamz.ru

Opening hours: Monday–Sunday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Governor’s Palace Museum — the Museum of the History of Siberian Administration

Visit the main museum complex of the Tobolsk Kremlin, which tells the history of Siberia from the 17th century. The first floor of the museum is dedicated to the period of voivodes’ rule, the second to governors. The magnificent Throne Hall particularly impresses with its decor. While exploring the exhibition, you will immerse yourself in the everyday life of local residents, see interiors from different eras, and experience the culture of the Siberian Tatars. At the end, be sure to visit the gingerbread section and try treats made according to old recipes.

Address: Building 3, No. 1 Krasnaya Square, Tobolsk

Opening hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00 am–6:00 pm; Monday – Closed

Tobolsk Bone Carving Factory

The route ends with the study of a local craft that appeared here in the 18th century — artistic bone carving. The factory itself is the only factory in Russia producing bone carvings. It was established in 1929 when the first generation of Tobolsk carvers created a bone carving workshop at the "Kustar" artel. Modern masters continue historical traditions, working with both expensive mammoth tusks and relatively inexpensive moose antlers and metatarsals. During the tour, you will visit the production workshops, see the masters’ tools, witness the work process, and even participate in master classes — cutting blanks, carving, polishing, and bleaching. Visit the souvenir shop at the factory, where you can buy an original bone gift, such as a delicate pendant, figurine, or a miniature scene entirely carved from bone.

Address: Building 2, 58A Znamensky Street, Tobolsk

Website: tfki.ru

Opening hours: Monday–Sunday, 8:00 am–7:00 pm; break 12:00 pm–1:00 pm