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Surgutsky district

«Russkinskaya Museum of man and nature in the name of A. P. Yadrishnikova»

More than 12,000 people from all over Russia and the world visit this Museum every year. After all, there are more than 7,000 exhibits that most fully reflect the life of the indigenous peoples of the North and the richness of the nature of Ugra. In short, «Russkinskaya Museum of man and nature in the name of A. P. Yadrishnikova» is a real gem of Surgut district. It all started with the personal collection of Alexander Pavlovich, and then grew into a whole Fund, which is now represented in twelve expositions. The Museum's ethnographic collection is based on household items of the trom-Agan local group of Eastern Khanty. Handicrafts, clothing, birch bark utensils, vehicles, toys, fur and leather jewelry are just a small part of what you can see here. The open-air complex allows you to fully immerse yourself in the life of the Khanty: explore traditional homes, warehouses for storing food and clothing, an Adobe oven, and a deer pen. The enthusiast also collected an impressive Zoological taxidermy collection of the Surgut Ob region, which is considered unique. It includes representatives of fur-bearing animals, fish, predators, deer, elk, wild game and migratory birds. Among other things, the Museum's collections contain documentary sources and photographic materials on the history of the Surgut district and the village of russkinskaya. The scientific library, film library, children's programs, interactive and sightseeing tours have become very popular among visitors. The Museum was among the seven most striking tourist sites in the Tyumen region according to the results of the audience vote. Rich in exhibits and history, the Museum is definitely worth a visit to anyone who wants to learn more about Ugra.

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