Are you planning a birth? The comfort of the wards, the support of loved ones and the friendly atmosphere are important. But when choosing where to give birth to a child, first evaluate the medical possibilities: whether the profile of the institution corresponds to your situation, how the mother and newborn care is organized, and how to arrange a planned hospitalization.

Residents of the regions closest to Ugra — Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Tyumen, Sverdlovsk, Chelyabinsk and Kurgan regions — we suggest paying attention to Surgut. The Surgut District Clinical Center for Maternal and Child Health, commonly known as the Surgut Perinatal Center, operates here at 15 Proletarsky Prospekt.

It is one of the largest perinatal centers in Russia, designed to receive up to 10,000 births per year. In 2018, he received the title of "The Best perinatal Center" of the national award "Reproductive Tomorrow of Russia", in 2024 he entered the top 10 state clinics of Yugra with the ProDoktorov award, and in 2010 he entered the top twenty best obstetric institutions in the country with the status of "Reliable Reputation".

Advantages of the Surgut Perinatal Center

The main feature of the center is a complete, closed cycle of assistance to women, children and families. It combines pregnancy management, modern diagnostics, obstetrics, gynecology, reproductive technologies, neonatology and pediatric surgery. There are delivery rooms, operating rooms and intensive care units for mothers and newborns.

This set of opportunities is especially important when the expectant mother needs not just a maternity hospital in Surgut, but an institution where specialists of different profiles work nearby. 

Another advantage is the most comfortable conditions for mother and child. Patients of the Surgut District Maternity and Childhood Care Center can use the superior rooms if desired. The Perinatal Center has one- and two-room wards with thoughtful equipment and service: a smart home system, communication with a nurse, and the ability to order meals in the ward. 

Which hospital to choose: criteria are more important than the rating

To the question "Which are the best maternity hospitals?" there is no universal answer. For one woman, neonatal care is more important, for another, specialized counseling, partner childbirth, or a convenient road.Comparing maternity hospitals in Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug and other regions, check:

1. does the level of the facility correspond to your obstetric risk group;
2. is planned hospitalization possible from another region;
3. what documents, examinations and referrals will be required;
4. what opportunities are there for mother and child after childbirth;
5. where the accompanying person will live and how to get to the center quickly.

Therefore, we propose to consider the Surgut Perinatal Center as a large regional center with a comprehensive medical infrastructure, taking into account individual medical indications, and not as a universal option for everyone.

Before giving birth: how to arrange a medical trip

Contact the center

Pregnant women, women in labor and women in labor are admitted to the maternity wards of the center if there are indications for hospitalization. However, for planned specialized care outside the region of residence, the choice of a medical organization is made in the direction of the attending physician.

Therefore, contact the center in advance and clarify the possibility of planned delivery in your situation, the consultation procedure, referral requirements and conditions of compulsory medical insurance. If you are considering paid services, request an up-to-date list and price separately. Coordinate the decision with your obstetrician-gynecologist and medical insurance company.

Collect documents

The basic list includes a passport, compulsory medical insurance policy, SNILS, an exchange card with statements and ultrasound results, as well as a birth certificate, if issued. Additional conclusions depend on the condition of the woman and the child. Please request an up-to-date list before departure: the rules may change.

If a partner birth is planned, check the requirements for examinations and the admission of an accompanying person in advance. The center has a separate official memo, but its terms should also be confirmed for the dates of the trip.

Plan your trip and accommodation

You can get to Surgut from neighboring regions by plane or train. Discuss the type of transport and the allowed duration of the trip with your doctor, and specify the carrier's rules before purchasing tickets. The airport is located about 12 kilometers from the city.

Do not choose a universal arrival date based on advice from the Internet. It is determined individually. Lay down a reserve for the trip, plan in advance the transfer and accommodation with the possibility to change the dates. It is more convenient for an accompanying person to look for accommodation with good transport links to Proletarsky Prospekt.

How are the deliveries and the first days

The question of "how to give birth" — independently or by caesarean section — cannot be solved according to the rating of maternity hospitals. The tactics are determined by the medical team based on the indications and taking into account the informed consent of the woman. Prior to hospitalization, you can discuss the wishes for support in childbirth, anesthesia, the presence of a partner and care for the newborn, realizing that the clinical situation may change the initial plan.

After giving birth, the mother and child receive the necessary supervision. Before discharge, specify the recommendations, documents, dates of check-ups and the procedure for transmitting information to the polyclinic at your place of residence.

After giving birth: how to prepare for the return

Plan the return trip only after the permission of the doctors. Ask the carrier in advance about the rules of travel with a newborn and prepare a flexible booking. If the child needs further follow-up, coordinate it between the Surgut Center and the medical organization in your region before departure.

This way, a trip to Ugra for childbirth becomes not a one-time route to the hospital, but a consistent plan: consultation, confirmed hospitalization, safe road, delivery, and medical continuity after returning home.

What to see in Surgut for escorts

If your loved ones have free time and it doesn't disrupt the family plan, the route will help you get to know the city"What to see in Surgut in one day?". Surgut Perinatal Center page and section"Medical tourism in Ugra". Before booking, confirm your admission directly to the medical organization.

Surgut does not reveal itself at first glance - it seems too calm and ascetic. But it is worth staying a little longer, and the city begins to share its routes: a morning park near the cedars, a chamber concert in "Port", a warm pub with live blues. This guide contains 10 places where Surgut residents themselves go for inspiration, relaxation and a real city mood.

Places in Surgut that citizens choose:

The main park, where the city lives

Botanical garden with plants from all over the world

Cultural center "Port" - art and music

Philharmonic with classics and jazz

Creative cluster for sports and creativity

Theater with classics and modern productions

Cedar oasis within the city

Traditional steam rooms

Palace of Arts with large-scale events

Rock pub with live music

Park "Za Saimaa"

Address: Central part of the city, between Universitetskaya Street and Proletarsky Prospekt

Admission: free

If there is a common place of attraction in Surgut, it is the park "Za Saimai". Here people walk, play, relax, briskly run their kilometers and leisurely return from lunch. Perhaps the most famous park in the city, where it is easy to turn and accidentally spend half a day there. The park is gradually being improved, new areas for active and quiet recreation are appearing. Local residents note that it is especially pleasant to spend weekends here, enjoying the fresh air and picturesque views: "a great place to escape from the bustle of the city", "I really like to spend morning runs and family weekends here."

Surgut Botanical Garden

Address: 3 Universitetskaya St.

Admission: free

The Surgut Botanical Garden is a unique scientific and educational institution and, concurrently, a favorite place for city residents to relax. It features a collection of plants adapted to the harsh northern climate, as well as decorative and rare species from all over the world. By the way, the oak alley at the exit from the park "Behind Saimaa" is the merit of scientists from Surgut State University and part of their work in the botanical garden.

In the warm season, you can see blooming flowerbeds in the garden, attend thematic excursions and master classes for the whole family. In winter, the garden becomes a hot oasis thanks to greenhouses with tropical plants.

Cultural center "Port"

Address: Mayskaya st., 10

Entrance: by tickets

The Port Cultural Center is one of the most vibrant venues in Surgut for creativity and communication. It is a space for exhibitions, concerts, master classes, and lectures. Port actively supports young artists and creative groups, combining an art gallery, a cinema, and a club area.

Residents note that you can always find an interesting event here — from jazz evenings to contemporary art exhibitions. Young people appreciate Port for its lively atmosphere and the opportunity to meet like-minded people.

“I really like Port — it’s cozy, interesting, and always something new. I especially love their film screenings and exhibitions,” “a good place to relax after work, something is always happening, the atmosphere is inspiring,” the guests note.

Surgut Philharmonic

Address: Engelsa St., 18

Admission: by tickets

The Philharmonic is the center of classical music and high-culture events in Surgut. Symphony orchestras, chamber ensembles, opera and jazz stars perform here. The Philharmonic building is modern, with excellent acoustics and comfortable halls.

This place attracts music lovers of all ages - from schoolchildren to pensioners. In addition to concerts, lectures and creative meetings with artists are held here.

"The Philharmonic is the pride of our city. Each concert is a real holiday for the soul", "Always a pleasant atmosphere. I go there with my family" - writes one of the Surgut residents.

Sportzavod — cultural and sports space of Surgut

Address: ul. 30 years of Victory, 21/3

Admission: free (separate activities — paid)

Sportzavod is a city platform for sports, creativity and the creative industry, like the Moscow design plant Flacon. Here you can rent equipment, take part in master classes, drop in on a festival or just sit in a street food cafe surrounded by graffiti and music.

The place brings together young athletes, artists and entrepreneurs - the whole space lives with the energy of the city and free self-expression.

Surgut Musical and Drama Theatre

Address: Griboyedov St., 12

Admission: by tickets

The Surgut Musical and Drama Theatre is an important cultural space of the city, where classical dramatic productions, musical performances and modern theatrical experiments are combined. Founded in the 1980s, the theatre has earned the recognition of residents and guests of Surgut thanks to its diverse repertoire and high level of performance skills.

Many city residents note that visiting the theatre is always a holiday, an opportunity to touch art, see live emotions on stage and enjoy the skill of the actors.

Kedrovy Log Park

Address: Naberezhny Prospekt, 39/1

Entrance: free

Kedrovy Log is another city park, but with a different landscape. It is a forest area where ancient cedars grow — rare and valuable trees.

In winter, Kedrovy Log turns into a place for skiing and sledding, and in summer — into a cool oasis in the midst of the city bustle. Local residents note that here you can feel the real northern nature and recharge your batteries. Many praise the convenient paths and cleanliness of the territory — in recent years, Kedrovy Log has been paying a lot of attention to landscaping and preserving the environment.

Reviews from city residents emphasize that this is an ideal place to relax with children and pets, where you can enjoy the sounds of the forest and fresh air without going far from home.

City steam rooms

Address: Dekabristov st., 11

Entrance: from 1,200 to 2,000 rubles depending on the day and time of visit.

The City Steam Rooms are a legendary place on the map of Surgut, familiar to almost every local resident. This is a traditional public bathhouse that combines centuries-old bathhouse customs and the spirit of true Siberian comfort. Here you can not only have a good steam bath, but also chat, meet old friends or just relax your body and soul.

The complex includes men's and women's sections with steam rooms, showers and relaxation areas. The atmosphere inside is simple and comfortable: wooden shelves, hot steam, birch and oak brooms. For many, this is not just a bathhouse, but a kind of urban ritual - an opportunity to recover, "steam your thoughts", relieve fatigue and gain strength.

Citizens write in their reviews that "the city steam room retains something of the good old Surgut", and even with the opening of modern bath complexes, traditional steam rooms remain in hearts - for their atmosphere, accessibility and "honest heat". “Bath days” on weekends are especially popular here – for many this is already a family tradition.

Palace of Arts "Neftyanik"

Address: Yugorsky tract, 5

The architecture of the building resembles a crystal - hence the interior design: a spacious foyer, light installations, well-thought-out acoustics and modern halls. The main hall is designed for a thousand spectators and is equipped with a rotating stage, a movable orchestra pit and stage equipment that is compared to the technical level of the Bolshoi and Mariinsky theaters.

Inside there are studios, workshops, rehearsal rooms and an art cafe. In the evenings, concerts, symphony programs, ballets, opera productions and festivals are held here - from the Rachmaninov Seasons to tours of troupes from all over Russia. The art cafe has a cozy stage for local musicians and chamber concerts.

The townspeople love Neftyanik not only for its scale and convenience, but also for the atmosphere: here you can spend the whole evening - from an exhibition to a performance and a jazz set:

"There are not many places in our city where you can feel real theatrical delight. "Neftyanik" is exactly that. Acoustics, light, stage - everything is on the level. Even just coming to the exhibition is already an event," writes one of the viewers.

Bar "The Wall Pub"

Address: Lenin Avenue, 50/1, (floor 2)

Entrance: free, average bill — from 1000 rubles.

The Wall Pub is one of the most atmospheric places in Surgut for those who love live music, warm light and a rock-n-roll mood. The establishment resembles classic British rock clubs: dark wood, vinyl posters on the walls, a stage with instruments and the right sound. They play covers of legendary bands, and sometimes local bands that delight with their original music.

The menu is European, with an emphasis on hearty snacks and dishes for beer. On Friday and Saturday evenings, the pub is lively, music is playing, applause is heard, and on weekdays people come here for dinner in a more relaxed atmosphere.

The townspeople praise The Wall for its coziness, delicious cuisine and friendly atmosphere. Many call it "a place where you want to come back" - for the mood that the music creates and for the feeling that you are among friends.