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Exploring the Traditions of Siberian Germans

Alexandrovka and Azovo (Omsk Region)
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The program kicks off in Alexandrovka, at the museum building styled as half‑timbered architecture
The vivid storytelling about people’s lives makes the exhibition even more engaging
Visitors listen attentively while browsing the 1980 panorama of the village and other exhibits
It recreates the interiors of typical homes of Siberian Germans at the turn of the 19th–20th centuries and from later periods
At some point, performers from the “Heimatland” folk vocal ensemble appear
A graceful century‑old sideboard made by an artisan sits alongside homemade furniture that may have been crafted by the
The second floor also highlights other regional artists
Upstairs, guests are greeted by the founder’s self‑portrait painted in Alexandrovka in 1972
Contemporary art is represented by conceptual art objects that make a statement
On the second floor, cozy period interiors are recreated, much like in the museum of Alexandrovka
The rubel served as a traditional “iron” and was common in many households, not just German ones
Figurines of Russian fairy‑tale characters and Pavel Bazhov’s tales mark the typical 1950s–60s Soviet homely vibe
The “newlyweds” are chosen from among the tourists — this time, it’s the couple Lyudmila and Alexey Paryginy
The headscarf is a symbol of a married woman: it was tied so that not a single strand of hair showed, for only her husband
A tourist jokingly calls for a kiss, and the couple happily obliges
The performers add a distinctly authentic national flavor to the whole process
And so it begins: guests form a circle dance to the lively sounds of a German polka
The “Glöckchen” noise ensemble will help recreate a fragment of the ritual
The old cast‑iron waffle iron has a special mission today: to impress the bloggers
Besides the waffles, the sweet table features commercial pastries the bakers of Alexandrovka are famous for
This tasty heart isn’t a part of any social network yet — it’ll have to be added through photos and videos
Everyone will take home dozens of charming photos as a memento of the trip
Many of the recipes are simple enough to recreate at home
These freshly baked treats, still warm, are a perfect match for the couple we’ve already met

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