The largest city in Western Siberia is

Omsk. Come and see what the city of

Omsk has to offer…Zakharova Anastasia

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A real gem of Omsk is Assumption Cathedral – a unique architectural monument which is listed in the catalogue of the world temple culture.

Assumption Cathedral

At the opening ceremony on

July, 15, 2007 people saw a little bird flying by the window just under the dome. Believers took it for a soul which settled in the new church and blessed it.

The square near the cathedral hosts various events, sport competitions and parades.

Tara Gates Another symbol of the

city is Tara Gates. Once the road to a

northern town Tara began there. Then in the 19th

century F.M. Dostoyevsky went through them every day when he was condemned to penal servitude in Omsk.

Omsk Drama Theatre is a beautiful and unique building.

It was the first theater in Siberia.

The building was recognised as a monument of culture and pride not only of the city but the whole country.

It is an object of cultural heritage of Russian Federation

Drama Theater

Light and music fountain

It is the most famous of Omsk fountains. After opening in 1995 in front of Musical Theater it became a favourite place for townspeople.

Siberian International Marathon Omsk people like sport

very much. Different sport events are held in Omsk regularly.

One of the most important is annual Siberian International Marathon which is popular even among foreign athletes.

Museums

Those who love going to the museums will find a wide variety of them in Omsk.

Among the most popular are the Local Historical Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Military Glory Museum and the Dostoevsky Literary Museum.

We are waiting for you in Omsk!