50 interesting facts about Surgut

For many tourists, Surgut appears to be a young, developing city in Siberia, where people extract gas and oil, earn high salaries and endure a harsh climate. In fact, the city dates back to 1594, when a wooden fortress was erected, which later became a place of exile for participants in the uprising led by Stepan Razin and the Decembrists. The city's heyday began in the 60s of the last century with the development of oil and gas fields, and today it is one of the richest industrial cities in Russia. Therefore, the sights of Surgut are not so significant, but we will try to tell you what interesting places there are in Surgut and where to go for a cultural walk in the city.

Monument to the founders of the city

Four sculptural figures represent the founders of the city - the merchant Fyodor Boryatinsky, the governor Vladimir Anichkov, the Cossack carpenter who built the city, the priest personifying the Orthodox faith of Russian settlers in Siberia.

address: transport ring on the street. Lenina - st. Ostrovsky.

Yugorsky Bridge

The main attractions of the city of Surgut are represented by the original design of the bridge across the Ob, which was included in the Guinness Book of Records as a unique suspension bridge with one pylon.

Tip: go see the bridge in the evening when the garlands of lights and spotlights are lit on it, creating a stunning impression.

address: 10 km west of Surgut along the Tyumen highway, then along the Nefteyugansk highway.

Museum of Local Lore

The oldest cultural institution, where the sights of Surgut are collected with photos and descriptions of several hundred historical and cultural exhibits.

address: st. 30 Let Pobedy, 21, bldg. 2
Opening hours: from 9 to 17 hours, Mon, Tue – closed
Ticket prices range from 30 to 100 rubles.

Historical and cultural center Old Surgut

A whole complex that features wooden houses from the early 20th century. There are 14 of them in total. Each house has its own theme: journalists, Cossacks, nature, indigenous northern peoples and shows the sights of Surgut with photos and names of historical buildings.

address: st. Energetikov, 2
Opening hours: Wed-Sun. from 10 to 18 o'clock.
Ticket prices range from 30 to 150 rubles.

Museum Merchant Estate

The house of the local merchant Klepikov is the only architectural monument of the 19th century that has survived to this day. It was rebuilt several times, it burned several times, but did not lose its original appearance. In it you will see the accessories of a merchant's life: furniture, toys, household items.

address: st. Prosveshcheniya, 7
Opening hours: Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun - from 10 to 17 o'clock, Thu - from 12 to 20 o'clock.
Ticket prices start from 30 rubles.

Art Museum

Founded in 1992, the museum had neither its own premises nor a permanent collection until 2001. Now it is located on the 3rd floor of the Museum Center and boasts its own collection of art paintings, exhibits of the culture of the peoples of the North and modern Siberia, and an archaeological collection.

address: st. Engelsa, 8
Opening hours: Wed-Sun – from 10 to 18 o’clock, Mon, Tue – closed
Ticket prices range from 20 to 80 rubles.

House of F.K. Salmanova

This is the home of the legendary geologist who first discovered Siberian oil. In memory of him, this house was preserved and a whole memorial complex was created with exhibits on the topic of geological exploration, oil and gas production. The hut was located in the Kemerovo region. It was disassembled, brought and installed in Surgut.

address: st. Tereshkova, 49
Ticket prices start from 80 rubles.

Museum of the History of Surgutgazprom

Here you will get acquainted with the history of the enterprise of the same name, see exhibits related to the extraction of fuel resources, and visit a diorama.

address: st. Universitetskaya, 1
Opening hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bridge Museum

The Surgut Bridge even has its own museum, in which exhibits are related only to this object: photographs, materials, drawings, various documents. Interesting excursions are offered here, including visiting the observation deck and watching the film “Ugra-Ob”.

address: Yugorsky Bridge
Opening hours: Mon-Fri. from 9 to 16 hours, Sat-Sun closed
Ticket prices range from 20 to 70 rubles.

In any city guide you will find monuments of Surgut with photos and descriptions. There are a very large number of them, large and small, but we will highlight the most interesting monuments of Surgut.

Monument to a nurse

Surprisingly, this is the only Russian monument dedicated to nurses. A short girl in a medical gown carries a heavy bag with medicines.

address: st. Ostrovsky, 20

Monument to a Smile

The huge smiling pike with a laughing mermaid on its back is a prototype of the joke-telling fish and mermaid of local legend.

The idea of creating such a monument arose after the Caricatorum humor festival was held in 2001. 5 years later it was discovered. Fans of American cinema will see here a prototype of one of the characters. Which one? We are waiting for your opinions in the comments.

address: st. 30 years of victory

Monument "Black Fox"

The black fox jumping through the mountains is the embodiment in the form of a monument of the legend about the horseman who, in the form of a fox, descended to earth and became the patron saint of Surgut. In addition, the fox is present on the city coat of arms.

address: st. Energetikov, 2

Iron Man Monument

This is a tribute to the builders who built the city in the harsh northern climate. Surgut residents recognized it as the most original monument in the city. Many people like to sit on benches near it.

address: st. Magistralnaya, 36

Monument "Can of Condensed Milk"

An exact two-meter copy of a can of condensed milk, with a familiar blue and white label, with the lid opened with a clumsy knife. It turns out that it was intended as a poster stand, but became a popular art object.

address: st. Bystrinskaya, 22

Monument to Siberian aviators

Residents of Surgut thanked the pilots who flew the MI-6 helicopters, who were indispensable assistants for geologists and oil, gas and power workers, performing difficult work in difficult conditions. They helped in the development of the lands of Western Siberia.

address: st. Aeroflotskaya, 50

Ob forge

The forge, which opened in January 2022, is an operating enterprise that produces forged jewelry, souvenirs, and coins. Here you can be taught the basics of forging, hold master classes, and have your order forged with your participation.

Advice: children will find it very interesting here. They have educational meetings with watching a film and stories about blacksmithing.

address: Naberezhny Avenue, 7
opening hours from 11 to 20 hours.

Surgut Big Ben

Another unique architectural monument. The only building in the world that is a copy of the clock tower in Westminster, England. The seven-story structure was built in just one year. The watch, however, is smaller than the original, but otherwise everything is identical to it. One of the places to see in Surgut is very interesting and educational.

address: st. Ostrovsky, 8

Musical and Drama Theater

One of the city's cultural centers can accommodate 600 spectators at once. There is a varied repertoire here, there are more than 40 productions, directors from different countries are attracted. Since its existence, which is 1999, the theater has shown 60 premiere performances and a total of more than 1,500 productions. The theater troupe actively participates in various festivals and competitions.

address: st. Griboyedova, 12
Ticket prices range from 250 to 500 rubles.

Gallery of Contemporary Art "Sterkh"

The first institution in the district that popularizes modern and classical art not only by recognized Russian masters, but also the work of children from regular schools and participants in youth studios. The name of the gallery in honor of the endangered white crane symbolizes the gradual disappearance of the concept of art and culture from our lives. This is the main cultural attraction of the city, where you can go in Surgut.

address: st. Magistralnaya, 34/1

Youth Anticafe

An interesting place where a Loft project was set up with 6 zones of different themes. In the first zone you can play the piano, in another you can play games, in the third you can just drink tea and coffee, or read a book, or do crafts, etc.

address: Lenin Ave., 26

Transfiguration Cathedral

The main Orthodox church of Surgut, finally built in 2002. It is located on an area of 0.4 hectares, has 13 domes, and a bell tower 63 meters high. A very picturesque place on the river coast was allocated for the temple, Altai cedar seedlings were brought, and now this is an area where walking in Surgut is pleasant and beneficial for the soul.

address: st. Melik-Karamova, 76

Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker

The history of the first church in the city began with an ordinary wooden house, where parishioners brought their icons. The construction of the new temple building lasted from 2001 to 2009. Donations for its construction were collected from the whole world.

address: st. Zavodskaya, 31

Church "In the Name of All Saints Who Shined in the Land of Siberia"

This is a wooden temple located on one of the sites of the Old Surgut Museum. Initially it was supposed to be built as one of the center’s facilities. But later it was transferred to the diocese. Divine services are held here, and there is a small exhibition on the topic of spirituality and the construction of Siberian churches.

address: st. Energetikov, 2

Church of the Icon of the Mother of God “Joy of All Who Sorrow”

Another Orthodox church that opened its doors to parishioners in 2003. On one of the outer sides of the church there is a mosaic icon, after which the temple is named. There are also some shrines here: the icons “Lord Almighty” and the Mother of God “The All-Tsarina”, which were painted by masters of the Tobolsk Theological Seminary.

address: Kedrovy passage, 4

Cathedral Mosque

A religious Muslim building with a 50 m high minaret, built with donations from parishioners. There is a prayer house and a madrasah school here.

address: Naberezhny Ave., 1.

Saimaa Park

Beautiful places in Surgut can be found everywhere. One of them is Saimaa Park with wide forest and beach areas, a sports ground, a botanical garden, and a jogging area. There are also a lot of squirrels here, who willingly feed directly from your hands.

Tip: a great place to spend time with children: attractions, a mini train, and a playground will especially appeal to kids.

address: st. Lesnaya

Barsova Gora

The sights of the Surgut region are represented by a unique mound - a monument of archeology and ethnography.

address: pos. Barsovo along the Tyumen tract

Stone Cape

What unusual things to see in the vicinity of Surgut? A ski resort with slopes of varying difficulty levels, which is perfect not only for sports activities, but also for family events.

address: 23 km of the Surgut-Nefteyugansk highway

The best places in Surgut are very difficult to determine. Each of them is original, beautiful and attractive in its own way. Therefore, come to visit this Siberian city, and it itself will help you find YOUR treasured place, where you will want to come again and again...

Surgut Big Ben

It is a symbol of the city and a recognizable landmark.
The building was built specifically for the foreign language school in 2004. Although it does not pretend to be a full-fledged copy of the London symbol, it has recognizable common features. Interestingly, the clock on the tower was made in Great Britain and covered with real gold leaf. Although they are three times smaller than the clock on the real Big Ben, the external resemblance is absolute.

What sights of Surgut can you see on your own?

Many attractions are concentrated in the very center of the city, where you can go on foot. Two main routes are recommended. The first of them will allow you to learn a lot about the architecture of Surgut, and the second - about culture and history. Start with a merchant's estate, because here you can touch an authentic architectural monument of the 19th century and study the life of that time. Nearby is a branch of the local history museum, where various exhibitions are held.

House-museum of the merchant A.G. Klepikov

Nearby, along Energetikov Street, there is a historical and cultural museum. Visiting and inspecting all the buildings described above will take you a lot of time. And if you're lucky, there will be some kind of cultural program. On the territory of the center you will find the Church of All Saints, as well as a sculpture of a black fox.

Next, walk along Energetikov Street and turn onto Universitetskaya. This will allow you to see the daily life of the city. This way you will get to the Surgutgazprom Museum, which has an interesting exhibition. Further along Universitetskaya Street there is a park “Beyond Saimaa”, where you can walk, relax and feed the squirrels.

After exploring this part of the city, you can proceed to the second route. Start at the Museum Center, which houses local history and art museums. There is also a strange monument to a smile, not without its own zest.

Surgut Museum of Local Lore

Next, walk along Mira Avenue. When you reach Ostrovsky Street, you can turn right and see the monument to the nurse. Next, head back along Ostrovsky Street - there you will see the famous Big Ben, a monument to the founders of the city. At the roundabout, turn onto Lenin Street and end your walk at the Petrushka puppet theater - next to it there is a monument to the builder.

Surgut Actor and Puppet Theater "Petrushka"

For motorists there are a number of sites worth visiting. First of all, you need to go to the Yugorsky Bridge and visit the bridge museum (10 km from the city), and if you have an interest in archeology or natural history, stop by the Barsova Gora tract (20 km).

In the city itself there are remote areas with interesting objects. Near the airport there is a Mi-6 helicopter, and on Station Square there is the first diesel locomotive that arrived in Surgut. In the Eastern district there is the Salmanov house-museum.

Helicopter-monument Mi-6

What to see and where to go in Surgut in 1 day

If you are passing through Surgut and you only have 1 day left, then it is better to plan your 1-day tourist route. We offer our route around Surgut to the most important and iconic places:

Start your morning with the open-air museum “Old Surgut” . A walk through the museum, including entertainment, will take about 2 – 3 hours.
Now go see Surgut Big Ben . There is a cafe on the 1st floor where you can have lunch right away.
After a hearty lunch, it would be nice to take a walk. So try Saima Park in the city center. There are many squirrels living there who will be happy to eat from your hands.
Towards evening, be sure to explore the Cathedral Mosque, the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord and the Ugra Bridge . When illuminated in the evening, these places are incredibly beautiful.
You can have a good and tasty dinner at the restaurant “Cranberry” or “Armenian Cuisine” .

Top 10 most interesting sights of Surgut

Surgut, whose sights are of interest to visitors for its history and colorful nature, is a large industrial city that is actively developing. Here, along with the preserved ancient monuments, new buildings and structures are being rebuilt.

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The Yugorsky Bridge is a unique structure 150 m high, located above the Ob River. Its length is more than 2100 m and its width is 15 m. The bridge connects Surgut and Nefteyugansk. Its architectural features are: the bridge is supported by only one support, and the length of the central span is more than 400 m. According to the latter indicator, it was included in the Guinness Book of Records.
The village of Russkinskaya is located 130 km from Surgut on the Trom-Agan River. The main attraction of the settlement is the Museum of Nature and Man. It widely displays stuffed animals, historical and cultural exhibits, and household items of the indigenous peoples of the North. Representatives of travel agencies offer guests to take part in fishing, hunting, hiking or rafting down the river.
Not far from the Neftyanik Palace of Arts there is a park reminiscent of a forest. This is the Cedar Log, where it is pleasant to walk and jog. Centuries-old cedar trees grow in the park, and tame squirrels live. On the territory there are: ponds, recreation areas, playgrounds, garden sculptures.
On the territory of the former fish factory located on the street. Melik-Karamov, a monument dedicated to the fishermen who caught more than 28 thousand tons of fish for the front during the Great Patriotic War was erected. It is a concrete stele mounted on a pedestal. The monument consists of two parts connected to each other. Its first part depicts two fishermen whom a girl meets. On the second part of the monument there is a festive congratulation to the returning fishermen.
The Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord was built in 2003 and is the main church of the city. It is located in its southern part, near the Saimaa River. The temple is a snow-white building with 13 domes. The outside is decorated with ceramic tiles, and above the main entrance there are mosaic icons. Inside the temple, the walls are painted with biblical paintings, and the floor is paved with marble tiles. The bells are engraved with icons and sacred inscriptions.
The monument to the founders of the city of Surgut was erected in the city center near the main transport ring in 2002. It is made of bronze and depicts 4 people. Two of them: Prince Fyodor Boryatinsky and governor Vladimir Anichkov, who, by order of the tsar, came to build the city. The other two figures remain unnamed. One of them depicts a Cossack, who personifies the people who built Surgut with their own hands. The second figure is the priest. Together with the Cossacks and archers, people came to these lands who carried with them the ideas of Orthodoxy.
The energy workers' square, laid out in 1968, was originally called "Children's Park." After the start of construction of the Surgut State District Power Plant, it was renamed “Energetikov Square”. The park is located at the intersection of Energetikov Street and Freedom Boulevard. The park contains bronze sculptures of fairy-tale characters and carved wood compositions.
The local history museum is located on the street. 30 years of victory. It is the oldest museum in the city. On the ground floor of the building there are exhibits telling about the history of the development and industrialization of the region. On the second floor there are exhibitions dedicated to the history, culture and life of the peoples of the North. The museum carefully preserves more than 70 thousand exhibits related to the ethnography of indigenous peoples.
The Musical and Drama Theater began its work in 2000 and is considered one of the cultural centers of the city. Initially, it did not have its own building and performances took place in different cultural centers of the city. In 2005, the theater was allocated a separate building with an auditorium for 600 seats, in which performances of various genres based on the works of classical authors and contemporaries are staged.
The Kamenny Mys ski complex is located 7 km from Surgut in a picturesque place. It is one of the popular winter holiday resorts in the region. The complex is equipped with ski slopes of varying difficulty, rental shops, cafes, and hotels.

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Merchant estate

An architectural monument of the 19th century. The house was built by the local merchant Galaktion Klepikov. After the revolution, the building was nationalized and transferred to the education department.

Since 1974, the city's local history museum has been located in the former merchant's estate. Many exhibits tell about the construction of Surgut.

Recently, the museum opened an exhibition of 300 exhibits dedicated to the years of life of the merchant Klepikov. Samovars, household utensils, paintings, antique furniture, and jewelry will tell you about merchant life.

Address: st. Enlightenment, 7.

Residents of Surgut proudly talk about the Yugorsky Bridge, which connected the banks of the Ob. This cable-stayed bridge is one of the longest in the vastness of Siberia. The pylon supporting the suspended part has a height of 150m. The length of the bridge is about 2 km.

In gratitude for the hard work of the builders, who laid the bridge in harsh conditions, immediately after the opening, a museum was organized next to the bridge. The exhibition includes thousands of photographs and documents telling about the construction of the Yugorsky Bridge and other overpasses in the Khanty-Mansiysk Okrug.

Address: road repair point on the left bank of the Ob River.

An introduction to Surgut would be incomplete if you miss the city’s beautiful churches. Most of the churches and cathedrals were built recently.

How to relax in Surgut

When all the sights in Surgut have been explored, the museums have been explored, you can think about other entertainment. For example, you can go explore local restaurants with traditional Siberian dishes. • The Klyukva restaurant will delight you not only with delicious dishes, but will also immerse you in a pleasant atmosphere. Dishes of Russian cuisine with a Siberian touch will surprise even the most sophisticated gourmets. • For budget tourists there are more economical options. For example, in the same shopping centers you can find well-known fast food chains. And in the city, you can find a lot of small, cozy cafes. You won't be able to stay hungry anyway! • For people who want to take care of their health, Surgut has prepared 369 organizations. Namely: 138 gyms; sixteen swimming pools (“Dolphin” - a pool for children, “Neptune” - a pool for children and adults); 7 ski resorts; 21 shooting sports facilities and much more. The choice is almost limitless. This type of holiday will appeal not only to adults, but also to children, tourists and local residents. Here are examples of some of them: • The Neftyanik sports complex includes a gym, swimming pool, group programs, solarium, sauna; • KSK "Geologist" is a large-scale sports center. In addition to the main types of fitness, game rooms are open to visitors. • Center for extreme sports “Black Fox”; • The Olympiets sports complex provides visitors with a full range of sports services, including an ice skating rink. This place is notable for the fact that the sports school “Neftyanik” is located here. • The football stadium is the pride of local fans and athletes, with a capacity of over 3,000 people. The grand opening took place in the summer of 2010. • Ice Palace, the arena of which can accommodate up to 2000 spectators.

What to visit in Surgut in one day

Tourists often ask when spending a weekend in Surgut what to see in one day? This question cannot be answered unambiguously. In any city, it is better to focus on your own interests and desires, because the beaten tourist route is not always the right one. Maybe first you should take a taxi and just ride around the northern city, stopping only where your heart tells you.

Climate of the Far North

Experts equate the climatic conditions of Surgut with the climate of the Far North. The indigenous people claim that life in these places is very harsh in terms of weather, but at the same time extremely interesting. Spring and autumn are characterized by the highest amounts of precipitation. Dry summers and sandy soil bring a lot of negative feelings. During the dry summer there are periodic showers.

Winter is quite cold and long, and the frosty period lasts from early October to late April. The temperature ranges from - 20° to - 54°. In November (sometimes earlier) snow falls, after which snow cover persists until May. In mid-autumn, almost all rivers are covered with an ice shell.

Summer cannot be called warm, since the average temperature of this season is no more than + 18°. Cases have been recorded of snow falling in June.

The time of autumn differs from the traditional period and lasts only one month - September.

The climate of Surgut largely depends on certain circumstances:

The Ural ridge, located in the west of the territory, serves as a reliable shield for Surgut, trapping moist warm air from the Atlantic;
the open northern side, in turn, allows a huge number of cold polar accumulations to freely penetrate the area; a similar situation from the south contributes to the free movement of heated air (both continental temperate and tropical masses); the resulting air exchange leads to sharp temperature fluctuations;
The main characteristic of this area is plains and lowlands with many water resources, such as rivers with wide valleys, lakes, reservoirs and swamps, which play an important role in shaping the climate.

White nights, high humidity levels, lack of vitamins, sunlight and oxygen can also be considered a climatic feature.

Sights of Surgut.

Yugorsky Bridge. One of the longest bridges in Siberia, opened in 2000, was included in the Guinness Book of Records for the longest suspended span. Its construction took five years, and in 2009 the Bridge Museum began its work. Most of the exhibits are dedicated to the builders; here you can also look at the key with which the governor of Surgut opened the Yugorsky Bridge, and drawings of the original versions.

Saimaa Park is popular with local residents both in winter and in summer: on this beautiful natural piece of land, Surgut residents love to ski, rollerblade and bike, sunbathe and have picnics. But the favorite entertainment for children and adults is feeding squirrels, of which there are a lot here. In addition, rodents are already accustomed to people and are happy to help themselves directly from their hands.

Surgut Big Ben, in the building of which the school of foreign languages is located. Of course, this is not an exact copy of the London original, but nevertheless deserves special attention. The watch was made to order in the UK, in appearance it looks exactly like the original one, only 3 times smaller. The stained glass windows feature angels and knights surrounded by coats of arms and Gothic arches. And on the ground floor there is one of the most popular city cafes, English, which conveys the atmosphere of modern Britain.

Historical and cultural is a complex that includes 14 wooden buildings from the early 20th century. Here you can explore from the inside the Temple of All Saints, the House of local historians, nature, journalists, Cossacks, indigenous peoples of the North, the center of crafts and the school-museum named after A.S. Znamensky. “Old Surgut” regularly holds a variety of thematic exhibitions, events, city festivals and fairs.

The Surgut Museum of Local Lore is one of the oldest museums in the city. You can explore here more than 70 thousand exhibits, most of which are related to the ethnography of indigenous peoples. In addition to permanent exhibitions, you can visit various historical, military and social events that the administration holds regularly. The museum is quite modern: many exhibitions are held using expensive, state-of-the-art equipment.

There are countless monuments in Surgut. The largest and most significant is the bronze monument to the pioneers of Siberia and the founders of the city. The 15-meter sculpture is a must-see for all visitors to the city. Among the less important ones are the monument to the nurse, the aviator, the first train, the smile, the black fox, the builder, the first Komsomol members, A.S., Pushkin, Karl Marx, the courage of the fishermen of Surgut and many others.

There are also plenty of temples: a convent in honor of the icon of the Mother of God, a temple in honor of the Great Martyr George the Victorious, St. Luke, the Church of All Saints in the Siberian Land... The most famous cathedral in Siberia is the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord. It is already an Orthodox symbol of Surgut and the pride of the townspeople: a snow-white building with 13 domes covered with titanium nitrite sparkles in the sun and is considered one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the entire Khanty-Mansiysk region.

It’s definitely worth visiting Surgut: the city of oil and gas definitely has something to surprise you with!

Brief description of the city

Surgut is a city in the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug - Ugra. Surgut is a regional center and has the status of a city of district significance. The total area of Surgut exceeds 350 km2, and the population is more than 360 thousand people. It is the largest city in the district, one of the largest in Siberia and the second largest city in the Tyumen region. In 2011, Surgut took 3rd place in the ranking of the richest cities in Russia.

The city is located in the West Siberian Plain (in the taiga). On the left side of Surgut the Ob River flows, and the city's topography is represented by plains, foothills and mountains.

Surgut is located 250 km east of Khanty-Mansiysk, 708 km northeast of Tyumen and 2889 km from Moscow

City `s history

Surgut is one of the oldest cities in Siberia. It was founded not far from the Ostyak fortress of Borodoka. It is believed that the founders of Surgut were a governor, a merchant and a hunter. Since the 17th century, associates of Stepan Razin were sent here, and in the 19th century, the Decembrists. At first it was just a small fortress, but in 1591 the first Gostiny Dvor was built here, which became the center of the development of Siberia. In the 17th century, Surgut was already a large trading city, and at the beginning of the 18th century it became part of the Siberian province, and soon the city became the center of the Tobolsk governorship.

Historians believe that serfdom did not affect Surgut. In 1918, Soviet power was established here. After 2 years, the city became the center of the anti-Bolshevik uprising, but the conflict was suppressed by the Red Army. In 1923, Surgut was deprived of its city status and became a village. But even before the war, industrial production began to develop here. During the war, the Odessa canning factory was evacuated here. Food, textiles and timber were sent to the front from Surgut. Now Surgut is second only to Moscow and St. Petersburg in terms of industry.

How to get to Surgut

Several ways to get to the city:

By plane from Moscow, Tyumen, Volgograd, Irkutsk, Krasnoyarsk, etc. Airport address: Aeroflotskaya street, 50.
By train (direct or passing) from Perm, Moscow, Omsk, Yekaterinburg, Ufa, etc. Railway station address: Privokzalnaya street, 23.
By bus from Ufa, Kurgan, Chelyabinsk, Yekaterinburg and any cities of the Khanty-Mansiysk Okrug. Bus station address: Lenin Avenue, 79.
By car along the P404 highway (for example, from Tyumen), along the “Siberian Corridor” (from Salekhard or Novy Urengoy) or the “Northern Route” (from Tomsk, Serov or Perm).

The P404 highway passes through Surgut, along which motorists can get to Surgut from Tobolsk, Tyumen, Nefteyugansk and Nizhnevartovsk

Where to go with children in Surgut

Cultural and educational program, this is where you can go with your children in Surgut. If you want to immerse yourself in cultural life in more detail, it is worth visiting local museums. The list, although small, is comprehensive. • The art museum presents permanent and temporary exhibitions.

• The Surgut Museum of Local Lore introduces the history of the city and includes several branches. The most popular: merchant estate and Salmanov House.

• You can get a taste of contemporary art at the Surgut Art Gallery “Sterkh”.

• And of course, in the oil heart of Russia it is impossible to do without appropriate thematic museums. Namely, the oil and gas museum of Gazprom LLC and the museum of Surgutneftegaz OJSC.

For a complete picture of the culture of the city, special attention should be paid to the churches of Surgut: • Temple of All Saints. It was erected by Suzdal craftsmen in 2002, according to all the canons of Russian Orthodox architecture

To many it resembles the Yakut Church of the Transfiguration of the Savior. The wooden temple will impress you with its grandeur.

Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord. Another temple built in 2002. The money for construction was collected by the residents of Surgut themselves. Construction went on for 10 years. The construction project was developed by a group of Moscow architects. The temple, built in the shape of a cross, amazes with its grandeur.

In Surgut there are about ten Orthodox churches, two mosques and two Protestant churches. Those who want to fully enjoy Siberian nature should pay attention to the Ob River

After enjoying the view of the river, you can go further to explore nature. In Surgut, nature is felt everywhere, but in these places it is emphasized from a special side: the Barsova Gora tract is a natural archaeological park. It is located near the village of Barsovo, twenty kilometers west of Surgut. It will be especially convenient for those traveling by car.

• For those who want to take a walk nearby there is the City Park of Culture and Recreation “Saima”. The park regularly organizes mass entertainment for both children and adults.

• And those who also love active recreation should definitely stop by the Kamenny Mys ski complex.

There are about 8 cinemas and several large shopping and entertainment centers open in Surgut. The largest of them are: • The Adrenaline 5D cinema will introduce viewers to a new type of “realistic” video viewing. • One of the most comfortable cinemas, Cinema Park, is located in the shopping and entertainment center Surgut City Mall. There are 8 cinema halls for visitors: 1 IMAX hall, 1 4DX hall, and for sophisticated viewers there are superior halls. • In the shopping and entertainment area, there is a cinema “Karo Film”, which is equipped with 8 cinema halls. • In the shopping and entertainment center Soyuz - the Galaxy cinema is equipped with four cinema halls.

But the main children's attraction is, of course, the water park. The Aquamarine water park is equipped with many water attractions, swimming pools and a sauna complex. There are relaxation areas and cafes on site. Visitors can experience all these delights of water activities for a very reasonable price. Here's what is especially interesting to visit in Surgut with a child.

Parents who want to organize a cultural program for their children can buy tickets to the Musical Drama Theater or the Surgut Philharmonic. By the way, the repertoires there are designed not only for children's audiences.

City population

On the site of the famous Russian city, the once small national peoples of Mansi and Khanty were engaged in fishing and collecting gifts from the taiga.

1957 can be called the beginning of its modern revival. With the start of large oil and gas developments, people from all regions of the former Soviet Union came to this region. In world history it is very difficult to name cities that have undergone rapid development in such a short period of time as Surgut.

Today it is a city of youth, the young generation (25-35 years old) with a working population of over four hundred thousand people. It is significant that the unemployment rate is currently 0.25% and is constantly declining.

Government programs aimed at increasing the welfare of the district have produced excellent results: a significant increase in the birth rate and a decrease in mortality have been noted. Surgut is considered not only a city of oil workers; ancient crafts still flourish here: harvesting berries and fruits, deer breeding, hunting and fishing. Many city residents work in the Yugansky nature reserve, as well as in one of the landmarks, Barsova Gora, which is a unique natural and archaeological monument.

Architectural landmarks

Ufa, whose sights can amaze every tourist, has a unique architectural appearance. One of the architectural attractions is the Congress Hall. The building was built in 2007 for the 450th anniversary of the Republic of Bashkortostan. It is truly unique - its architecture combines a modern glazed facade and Bashkir ornament.

The Congress Hall hosts the most significant events of a republican scale. The building is located at the address: Zaki Validi Street, building 2. The Ufa Arena Ice Palace is a multifunctional complex that hosts not only hockey matches, but also ice performances, performances, shows, as well as public skating.

It is the home arena for the Salavat Yulaev hockey team. The grand opening took place on August 27, 2007. The complex includes 2 sites: large (for 8070 people) and small (for 640 people). The arena has special areas for wheelchair users to attend events. Ufa-Arena is located at the address: Lenin Street, building 114.

Not far from the Congress Hall is the main building of the republican government - the House of the Republic. The Government, the Administration of the Head of Bashkortostan, the Constitutional Court and other government bodies are located here. The building has been in operation since 1979. It looks quite impressive. The walls are made of white brick. The House of the Republic has the shape of a rectangle, close to a square.

The building in the inner courtyard is connected to the outer one. Around is Alexander Matrosov's garden, fountains and sculptures. Address of the House of the Republic: Tukaev Street, building 46. Ufa, whose attractions are also associated with sports, has its own hippodrome “Akbuzat”.

Now this is one of the best Russian equestrian sports complexes. In addition to the arena, stables and veterinary post, the 4-level building houses a hotel for competition participants and a museum. Hippodrome address: Mendeleeva, 217A. In the historical center of the city, at Revolyutsionnaya, 41, one of the tallest buildings in Ufa is located - the office of Uralsib Bank.

It includes 21 floors and has a height of 100.5 m. There are practically no high-rise buildings in this area, so the skyscraper adorns the panorama of the city, dominating the landscape.

The facade of the building is made of dark glass, gray and brown building panels. Due to its unusual shape, the building received the popular names “mobile phone” and “candle”. During the New Year's Eve, a figure of Santa Claus is installed on the roof.

Monument to the Nurse

In front of the entrance to the trauma center there is the only monument to a nurse in Russia. The author is Surgut sculptor Nikola Yanchak.

The local doctors liked the figure of a fragile girl rushing to call a sick person. The doctors thanked the author for his attention to their profession and noted that this is how most city residents imagine a caring nurse.

Address: st. Ostrovsky.

Monuments

Monument to the founders of Surgut

Address: ring Lenin Avenue - st. Ostrovsky

The main monument of the city is the monument to its founders. The composition consists of 4 bronze figures:

prince - personifies Fyodor Boryatinsky, the founder of Surgut;
governor - the prototype of the character is Vladimir Anichkov, an associate and right hand of Fyodor Boryatinsky;
Cossack carpenter - an allegory of the will and free spirit of the townspeople;
a priest is a symbol of the soul and deep religiosity of Siberians.

The sculptural composition rises 15 meters above the ground, and the city’s central transport ring continues around it.

Monument to the Black Fox

Address: st. Energetikov, 2. At the entrance to the "Old Surgut" complex

On the border of the old and modern parts of Surgut there is a monument to the black fox. It was installed in 2006 and depicts the city's mascot, its celestial patron and heraldic animal.

According to legend, in ancient times the land of the Khanty and Mansi was in danger. A mysterious horseman descended from heaven, taking the guise of a red fox - Mir-susne-khum (among the Mansi) or Vert (among the Khanty). The bright orange, almost red, color of the fur symbolized heavenly fire and the sun. The horseman (or red fox) became the patron saint of the local peoples, protecting and guarding their hearth and families. One day the animal got caught in a fire, which caused its fur to turn dark brown.

The monument was created from bronze by Tobolsk master Minsalim Timergazeev, who cast the figure in St. Petersburg in a month.

Monument to a Smile

Address: st. 30 years of Victory, 21/2

The sculptural composition was installed near the museum center of Surgut in 2006. The author of the monument is the sculptor Oleg Dergachev, who several years earlier erected a similar monument in Lviv.

During the creation process, the fish visited several cities:

in Lvov - a model of the monument was created in plaster;
in Kyiv - the composition was cast in bronze;
in Moscow - was loaded onto a plane that took her to Surgut.

According to legend, in a local river there lived a smart and cheerful fish who was not afraid of wild animals and knew many jokes and funny stories. She shared jokes with the residents of the city, telling them through her friend the mermaid. Everyone who heard the stories of the laughing fish smiled and forgot about their troubles and problems.

According to the creator of the monument, in the 21st century, happy and cheerful people are becoming increasingly rare on the streets of Russian and Ukrainian cities, so the fairytale fish needs to appear again and cheer up the townspeople.

The opening of the sculptural group was timed to coincide with the international humor forum “Caricaturum”, which is organized in the city every year on April 1.

Nature of Surgut

The northern oil-producing capital is not only gas, oil and many other useful resources. First of all, it is a unique nature with huge water and marsh systems. Pollution of the city's environment is a serious environmental problem, which the city authorities are closely addressing.

Air and water pollution occurs due to high levels of oil industry waste released into vital arteries. To these facts we can add a significant volume of vehicle exhaust gases. It is reassuring that the modern automotive industry today controls the production of cars in accordance with stricter environmental standards.

The main enterprises of the region do not stand aside from improving the surrounding ecosystem. Experts are working on the development of new and protective methods in the process of oil production and its purification. The activities achieve positive results thanks to the enormous funds allocated by these factories.

Similar actions are observed in the field of gas production. Today, options are being developed for the use of associated gas released during production. These measures help protect Surgut from pollution.

Religious sites

Not far from Victory Park, at Komarova 5, is located one of the symbols of the Republic of Bashkortostan - the Lyalya-Tulpan mosque. The building resembles a blossoming flower, and the minarets are its buds. This flower was not chosen by chance, since it is the tulip that symbolizes Allah for Muslims. The mosque opened its doors on April 7, 1998.

The building consists of 3 floors, its height is more than 20 m, and the height of the minarets is 53 m. The area of the mosque is 2500 sq.m. “Lala-Tulpan” is not only a mosque, but also a madrasah, Sunday schools, classrooms, a dormitory and a conference hall.

It is an object of historical and cultural heritage. The consecration and opening of the temple took place on September 6, 1909. Its height is 21 m, including the bell tower - 47 m. The modern appearance is the result of several reconstructions. The building is sky blue and is crowned with golden domes.

The interior decoration of the temple is truly amazing - the walls and floor are decorated with the best Italian and Greek stones. Italian emerald-colored minerals were used for the mosaic, as well as granite from South Africa. The walls and ceiling are covered with paintings. The cathedral contains parts of the relics of many saints. Address: Kirova, 102.

The Ar-Rakhim mosque is being built in Ufa, which will become the tallest in Russia. The facility is located at the intersection of Salavat Yulaev Avenue and Kommunisticheskaya Street. Despite the fact that construction has not yet been completed, the mosque impresses every resident and guest of the city with its appearance and scale. The height of the four Al-Rahim minarets is 74 m.

The design uses classical Islamic motifs in combination with elements of Bashkir ornament. It uses only hand work. The mosque consists of 6 floors, 2 of them underground. Inside there will be prayer halls, a conference hall, a museum, a library and other premises. Capacity – 2000 people. A park and fountains will be equipped in the adjacent area.

There will be 2 observation platforms for tourists. A special feature of the mosque is that it will house a relic - a hair from the beard of the Prophet Muhammad. On Mingazheva 4 there is the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which is the oldest surviving Ufa church. Despite its not the most convenient location, the temple is worth visiting for all believers.

An ancient icon of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary is kept here. The church is protected by the state as a cultural heritage. Restraint in architecture and design does not prevent it from being a significant place among Orthodox Christians. Another cultural heritage site is the Bogorodsko-Ufa Church.

This is one of the largest churches in the Ufa diocese. It houses a relic - the Bogorodsko-Ufa Icon of the Mother of God. There is a Sunday school at the church for adults and children. At services you can listen to the church choir, created in 2008. Temple address: Ferina 15.

Soil Features

Surgut is located on flooded sand. As a result of melting snow and precipitation in the form of rain, ground movements are observed, as a result of which voids appear in the relief.

In the soil cover of the city and surrounding areas, scientists focused on the main types of soil:

the weak-turf type includes layered primitive, purely layered and typical soils;
the peaty type consists of layered, typical and podzolic soils;
swamp-peat variety.

Distinctive features are a rather weak structure (due to their sandy composition), low humus content, extremely simple structure and mosaic-like distribution of soils. It is influenced by factors such as river channels, frequent fires and zonal composition of soil formation.

Fluctuations in temperature make local soils poorly fertile, which affects the full cultivation of crops.

Cultural heritage of the city

Tourists who prefer educational leisure and an extensive cultural program will have plenty to visit in Tomsk. The city will delight you with an abundance of theaters and, especially, museums.

Art Museum

The museum, located in a magnificent merchant mansion made of red brick and sandstone, built in 1903, has an excellent collection of works by masters of painting, graphics, sculpture, decorative and applied arts, and a wonderful collection of icons. The exhibition includes paintings by European painters of the 16th-21st centuries, Russian and Soviet artists of the 18th-21st centuries. During the excursion you will admire the works of Aivazovsky, Konchalovsky, Korovin, Kustodiev, Polenov, Serov, Surikov. The museum's holdings contain more than 11 thousand works of art.

Mineral Museum

An extremely educational and exciting excursion is offered to visitors of the museum. I.K. Bazhenov, organized back in 1888 at the local university. Behind the display cases of stands here you can see more than 700 varieties of minerals collected by expeditions in Altai, the Urals, Kuznetsk Alatau, the Sayan Mountains, Transbaikalia and Mongolia. In total, the collection includes more than 50 thousand samples of various rocks, semi-precious and precious stones. An experienced guide will tell you a lot of interesting things about the secrets of the mineral kingdom.

Beer Museum

Fans of the foamy drink in Siberia appreciate the products of Tomskoe Beer OJSC for their rich taste and impeccable quality. In 2004, an original museum was opened at the plant. Its exhibitions tell about the history of the enterprise, the traditions of the art of brewing from ancient times to the present day. Visitors will be able to see an extensive collection of beer mugs, labels, coasters and other accessories. Among the exhibits there are real rarities of the 18th century. The excursion includes a visit to the plant's workshops and tasting of beer and non-alcoholic products of the plant.

Drama Theater

Fans of performing arts simply need to visit the drama theater, founded back in 1850. First, it will amaze you with the grace of the architecture of the building, erected in 1978 according to the design of the architect G. I. Arrangereeva, and then with the splendor of the production and the excellent acting. The theater's repertoire includes diverse performances of classical and modern plays. The troupe regularly participates in popular theater festivals, where it has received prizes more than once. The performances attract with the brightness of the scenery and costumes, and the stagecraft of the performers.

Theater "Skomorokh"

If you are traveling with children, be sure to take them to this wonderful theater, whose history dates back to 1946. Nowadays it is located in a colorful historical mansion built in 1913, which is also of interest as an architectural monument. The child will be delighted by the exciting performance with the participation of amazing puppets. Young theatergoers are greeted in the hall by cheerful buffoons who invite them to take part in exciting competitions and quizzes. The theater's repertoire includes 27 performances for children and 4 for adults.

Monument to the builder

It is impossible to pass by this original sculptural composition. Many residents of Surgut consider this creation of Alexander Kapralov to be the most original monument of the city.

“Iron Man” is what locals call the handsome builder. Tourists spend a long time looking at the details. Since 2006, the unusual sculpture has become a prominent landmark of Surgut.

Looking at this amazing monument, you can understand how much the townspeople value the work of the builders who built the city in harsh conditions. The sculptural composition was made with love and warmth. City construction companies allocated money to create a smiling guy in a safety helmet.

Address: st. Magistralnaya.