The Tyumen region, from which Siberia begins, the place of exile of the Decembrists and the birthplace of many famous people, is not at all the end of the world. In fact, it is possible to fly from Moscow to Tyumen in 2 hours and 15 minutes, which will take even less time than traveling by plane to Berlin.
The Tyumen region is an unusual land that never ceases to amaze tourists. It is worth going here to see Tyumen - the most ideal city in Russia, according to its residents. The majority of Tyumen residents (85%) consider themselves absolutely happy and would not like to change anything in their lives. And why, if the city is an ideal background for a harmonious existence: there is the largest drama theater in our country - a majestic snow-white building in the classical style, which can accommodate about 1000 spectators; there is a four-level embankment located on the banks of the Tura River; a water park, where mineral water is supplied, the sources of which were found quite by accident by oilmen, and many old houses, decorated with magnificent carvings. The latter can be viewed as part of one of the local excursions.
Lovers of antiquity can go to Tobolsk, where a train runs from Tyumen. The stone Kremlin has been preserved here, which began to be built at the end of the 17th century, and was completed only one year before the onset of the 19th century. In this Kremlin, in the former Prison Castle, which until 1989 was used as a prison, you can even stay for the night - there is a thematic hostel, every guest of which can feel like a prisoner.
In addition, the scenery for the filming of the film "Tobol", where tourists are also allowed, has been preserved in Tobolsk.
It is worth going to the small village of Pokrovskoye, which is located 85 km from Tyumen. A private museum dedicated to Grigory Rasputin has been operating here for 30 years. The museum's exposition includes the personal belongings of this controversial historical character, in particular the chair, which bestows men's health and ensures serious career achievements. Moreover, every visitor to the museum can spend time on this chair.
In Yalutorovsk, where the exiled Decembrists lived for many years, whose houses are still shown to travelers, you need to go to Maslenitsa. At this time, giant pancakes are baked here, and then they are treated to tourists and guests of the city.
In general, the Tyumen region is simply amazing for gourmets. There is so much oil here that it is added to the soup, and those who have tried it say that nothing tasted better (such delights are served in the village of Uspenka), here they make dumplings from sterlet ear and call them "fish soup" this splendor is offered with moonshine on wild berries.
An extensive program of all tours to Tyumen and regional cities is presented on the website of the tour operator in Russia "Around the World".
