The soul of Tobolsk: history and legends

The first thing worth seeing after breakfast is the chapel in Nizhny Posad. The small white temple is closely connected with the history of the House of Romanov. In 1837, the future Emperor Alexander II visited Tobolsk. It was a significant event for the Siberian town, so after the emperor was killed, the city authorities decided to build a chapel in his memory. Years later the chapel was also visited by the family of Nicholas II.

Another famous church in the city was built in 1745-1759, following the example of churches of the Russian north in two stories. The writer Alexander Radishchev lived on its grounds. It is said that the local atmosphere inspired him to write "Letters on the Chinese Trade", "History of the Conquest of Siberia" and the story "Ermak".

The museum is a part of the Tobolsk Museum Reserve complex and opened quite recently - in 2018. It is a significant place for the whole region: in many respects unique expositions of the museum allow to take a new look at the long-known historical facts, to learn details of private life and state activities of the emperor's family and the people loyal to them.

• Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, in summer until 19:00.

It's not a royal affair, but it's time to get to know the traditional men's and women's crafts of Siberia.
The House of Masters presents their complete collection: blacksmithing, shoemaking, pottery, artistic carving and woodworking, cooperage, weaving, and also knitting, spinning, weaving and bobbin weaving. You can learn about their history and try your hand at pottery or patchwork at workshops.

The residence of the highest clergy of Siberia was built in 1775, and for many years it was the spiritual center of the vast region. Now the house houses the museum project "History of Orthodoxy in Siberia", which will clearly tell the story of the birth, formation and spread of Orthodoxy since the arrival of Ermak's detachment to Siberia.

A beautiful and idea place with excellent service, delicious Siberian cuisine and seasonal products from nearby farms.

The oldest museum in Siberia, which was personally patronized by Emperor Nicholas II, still preserves the spirit of pre-revolutionary Russia. In its halls you'll find paleontological, archaeological and ethnographic collections, and children will definitely appreciate the world of wild Siberian nature and the mammoth skeleton. Don't forget to check out the cozy patio with a rotunda surrounded by firs and cedars, too.

• To order tours: 8 (3456) 22-37-13, 22-09-26.

You can buy tickets to the museum without a tour at the ticket office.

The recreation base on the bank of the Irtysh river is created for secluded rest far from the city. There are picnic gazebos, sun loungers, tents and barbecue areas on the territory. You can take cooked food with you or stock up on meat and roast kebabs under the pink flashes of sunset.

Another busy day passed. We go to the hotel and rest.