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The Irtysh Region: Where to Go for a Perfect Weekend

Omsk, Muzeynaya Street
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The central photo area is dedicated to domestic tourism
Skilled craftsmen work here…
…and folk festivals are celebrated with great flair several times a year
The Bolsherechensky Zoo needs no advertising — but it’s still featured at the exhibition!
Variety is the key feature of this exhibition project
Refreshing drinks help beat the heat
In Lyubinsky, they’ve recreated scenes from the life of Emperor Nicholas II and his family
The fairy‑tale museum “Vasin Khutor” is always ready to prove that magic exists
The Cossack Culture Center from the Maryanovsky District is looking for like‑minded people
And the circle dance is a mini‑rehearsal for the June Great Siberian Round Dances
The Gorkovsky District hosts the “Petropavlovsk Meetings in Serebryanoye”
Here, you can literally touch our heroic past
At one stand, kids can color in an entire cityscape
Vibrant installations greet guests everywhere
For example, this year’s “SymphoPark” will take the form of an orchestra battle!
Ready to add some more energy to the day?
Thanks to the musicians — and to the exhibition itself!
The baton passed to Anastasia Yaneeva and other artists from the “Siberian” Regional Cultural Center

Continuing with the Theme

With the fire going strong, the dish will be ready in just a few minutes90 shots

Red Hill: Heralding the Arrival of Summer

Yalutorovsk (Tyumen Region)

The performers add a distinctly authentic national flavor to the whole process69 shots

Exploring the Traditions of Siberian Germans

Alexandrovka and Azovo (Omsk Region)

Well, let’s not get ahead of ourselves — just remember these charming Omsk women!75 shots

Fishy Fun Day for Cool Families

Omsk, Victory Park

Just five minutes of rest at the terminus — and it’s time to head back!36 shots

Victory Tram: Songs to the Clatter of the Wheels

Omsk, Route 4 Tram

The festival goes on, creating a full sense of being transported to the century before last210 shots

Summer Gathering: Siberians and Their Traditions

Bolsherechye (Omsk Region)

But of course, nowadays it’s not superstition that matters, but the preservation of cultural heritage45 shots

“Rusalia”: A Slavic Mermaid Festival at the Lake

Lyubino‑Malorossy (Omsk Region)

All Photo Stories: 62