In Kemerovskiy District, a cultural visit leads to the “Tyulberskiy Gorodok” Ecomuseum Reserve: it was established in 2002 by order of the head of the Kemerovo District administration and opened on June 5, 2003. The exhibition pavilion brings archaeological finds together with an overview of different types of dwellings. The Museum of the History of the Prityomye displays finds in cases; a diorama depicts the interiors of a Russian peasant house and a Tyulber yurt.
A 2023 report from the museum sector noted that access to some of the museum reserve’s premises had not yet been restored after an agreement ended in 2019. Check current visitor access before your visit.
Cultural attractions in Kemerovo Oblast
As a broader travel destination, Kemerovo Oblast offers further cultural experiences. Tomskaya Pisanitsa is a cultural monument of federal significance and one of the best-known and most important rock art sites in Western Siberia. The museum reserve covers 156 hectares of pine forest on the scenic banks of the Tom River. People left 300 rock images at sites considered sacred; the oldest depictions are 4,000 years old. Since the first years of its existence, Tomskaya Pisanitsa has hosted historical, ethnographic and folklore events and festivals.
The “Shorskiy Ulus Kezek” complex near Tomskaya Pisanitsa offers another distinct insight: it features a reconstructed homestead belonging to a wealthy Shor. The buildings are original structures from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. At the “Selskiy Dvorik” petting zoo, visitors can feed domestic goats, sheep, rabbits, chickens, geese and ducks. In Novokuznetsk, the Kuznetskaya Fortress offers a different focus. It is a federal monument of history, military engineering and architecture. The complex includes a permanent archaeological exhibition on the region’s early history and halls for temporary exhibitions.
Nature, trails and rafting in Kemerovo Oblast
Shorsky National Park lies in the south of Kemerovo Oblast. Activities listed there include rafting on mountain rivers, motorboat trips and hikes along ecological trails. The “Srednyaya Mrassu” route runs from Ust-Kabyrza to Ust-Anzas. It is rated Category I, is accessible to all age groups and takes at least three days, depending on the weather. The “Verkhnyaya Mrassu” route offers a different challenge, with small rapids and riffles rated Categories I and II. Its duration and water conditions depend on the participants’ preparation and water levels. Check current park rules and route conditions before your trip.
In “Sheregesh,” eco-trails and ski runs add to the region’s nature-based attractions. The trails feature three land art installations, a dancing forest, “living stones,” block fields and the ancient “Verblyudy” rocks. These rock spires are located on the slope of Mount “Kurgan.” The ski runs in “Sheregesh” are between 350 and 3,800 meters long; check current resort information before your trip. Those comparing culture and nature will find both rock art and historical sites in the region, as well as routes with a range of landscapes and activity options.
Accommodation in the wider destination
For accommodation planning within Kemerovo Oblast, Shorsky National Park offers a specific point of reference: it has more than 30 tourist rest and picnic sites, as well as three equipped bases with a total capacity of up to 54 people. The bases open to visitors—“Mednaya,” “Karchit” and “Kabuk”—offer tourist accommodation and glamping pitches for three to fourteen people each. Facilities listed include bathhouses, gazebos and cooking fire pits. Check current availability before your trip.
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