Birch groves, pine and mixed forests, and a small park give Kaftanchikovo several distinct natural features. The areas are described by their roads and distinctive landmarks. By Resolution No. 54 of 31 May 2006, the Council of the Zarechnoye Rural Settlement designated them as specially protected natural areas.
Birch Groves with Specific Location References
Along Kommunisticheskaya Street, a birch grove extends along the left side of the road from the post office to the stadium. More birch groves stretch along both sides of the road between the stadium and the turnoff to Sadovaya Street. Another grove is located on Novaya Street, between house No. 24 and the road to the farm. Thus, several birch areas are each associated with their own road sections and endpoints.
The other named areas can also be distinguished: A pine forest stretches from the new cemetery to the road to Takhtamyshevo and includes the grounds of former pioneer camps. The mixed forest extends from the FOG company to the Tomsk–Yurga Highway and lies on its right-hand side. The small park is located to the left of the Zarechnoye Rural Settlement administration building.
When choosing a nature theme in the settlement, the differences between these descriptions make for a concrete comparison: Birch groves lie along several road sections, while the pine and mixed forests are described using other landmarks. The park complements these forest areas as a distinct, smaller green space. Together, the named places showcase different natural features within Kaftanchikovo, rather than referring only to a general forest setting.
More Places to Discover in Tomsk Oblast
In Tomsk Oblast, the 27-kilometre swamp-vehicle and hiking route «Zov bolotnoy tishiny» is located in Bakcharsky District. It is intended for visitors aged 12 to 70. Excursions take place by prior booking and are accompanied by staff; confirm the current arrangements directly with the reserve before your trip.
The «Chumel Chvech» Museum is located by Lake Oskino in Parabelsky District, Tomsk Oblast. It introduces visitors to the culture and everyday life of the southern Selkup group that lives in the district. The museum’s first buildings include a half-dugout with a pyramidal roof, used until the 17th century; a log building called «chulmat»; an earthen oven; raised granaries; and a Russian log house with a vegetable garden. Opened in 2017, the «Tropa okhotnika» displays traditional traps for animals and birds, including sable and bear traps. Museum visits are by prior arrangement.
Visitors can view the works of artisans year-round in «Okolitsa» Park in Tomsk Oblast. Special event areas showcase traditions shaped by Russian, Tatar, Chinese, Uzbek, Selkup and other cultures. The park is also the traditional venue for the «Prazdnik Topora» festival. The festival features artisan competitions, a decorative and applied arts fair, and a concert programme; dates and programme vary from year to year.
Discover more destinations: Bogashevo, Seversk, Rodionovo, Tomsk, Svetlyy, Semiluzhki, Strezhevoy, Asino
For the regional travel overview: Tomsk Oblast.
