The main attractions of Surgut and what to see in 1 day

For many tourists, Surgut appears to be a young, developing city in Siberia, where people extract gas and oil, earn high salaries and endure a harsh climate. In fact, the city dates back to 1594, when a wooden fortress was erected, which later became a place of exile for participants in the uprising led by Stepan Razin and the Decembrists. The city's heyday began in the 60s of the last century with the development of oil and gas fields, and today it is one of the richest industrial cities in Russia. Therefore, the sights of Surgut are not so significant, but we will try to tell you what interesting places there are in Surgut and where to go for a cultural walk in the city.

Monument to the founders of the city

Four sculptural figures represent the founders of the city - the merchant Fyodor Boryatinsky, the governor Vladimir Anichkov, the Cossack carpenter who built the city, the priest personifying the Orthodox faith of Russian settlers in Siberia.

address: transport ring on the street. Lenina - st. Ostrovsky.

Yugorsky Bridge

The main attractions of the city of Surgut are represented by the original design of the bridge across the Ob, which was included in the Guinness Book of Records as a unique suspension bridge with one pylon.

Tip: go see the bridge in the evening when the garlands of lights and spotlights are lit on it, creating a stunning impression.

address: 10 km west of Surgut along the Tyumen highway, then along the Nefteyugansk highway.

Museum of Local Lore

The oldest cultural institution, where the sights of Surgut are collected with photos and descriptions of several hundred historical and cultural exhibits.

address: st. 30 Let Pobedy, 21, bldg. 2
Opening hours: from 9 to 17 hours, Mon, Tue – closed
Ticket prices range from 30 to 100 rubles.

Historical and cultural center Old Surgut

A whole complex that features wooden houses from the early 20th century. There are 14 of them in total. Each house has its own theme: journalists, Cossacks, nature, indigenous northern peoples and shows the sights of Surgut with photos and names of historical buildings.

address: st. Energetikov, 2
Opening hours: Wed-Sun. from 10 to 18 o'clock.
Ticket prices range from 30 to 150 rubles.

Museum Merchant Estate

The house of the local merchant Klepikov is the only architectural monument of the 19th century that has survived to this day. It was rebuilt several times, it burned several times, but did not lose its original appearance. In it you will see the accessories of a merchant's life: furniture, toys, household items.

address: st. Prosveshcheniya, 7
Opening hours: Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun - from 10 to 17 o'clock, Thu - from 12 to 20 o'clock.
Ticket prices start from 30 rubles.

Art Museum

Founded in 1992, the museum had neither its own premises nor a permanent collection until 2001. Now it is located on the 3rd floor of the Museum Center and boasts its own collection of art paintings, exhibits of the culture of the peoples of the North and modern Siberia, and an archaeological collection.

address: st. Engelsa, 8
Opening hours: Wed-Sun – from 10 to 18 o’clock, Mon, Tue – closed
Ticket prices range from 20 to 80 rubles.

House of F.K. Salmanova

This is the home of the legendary geologist who first discovered Siberian oil. In memory of him, this house was preserved and a whole memorial complex was created with exhibits on the topic of geological exploration, oil and gas production. The hut was located in the Kemerovo region. It was disassembled, brought and installed in Surgut.

address: st. Tereshkova, 49
Ticket prices start from 80 rubles.

Museum of the History of Surgutgazprom

Here you will get acquainted with the history of the enterprise of the same name, see exhibits related to the extraction of fuel resources, and visit a diorama.

address: st. Universitetskaya, 1
Opening hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bridge Museum

The Surgut Bridge even has its own museum, in which exhibits are related only to this object: photographs, materials, drawings, various documents. Interesting excursions are offered here, including visiting the observation deck and watching the film “Ugra-Ob”.

address: Yugorsky Bridge
Opening hours: Mon-Fri. from 9 to 16 hours, Sat-Sun closed
Ticket prices range from 20 to 70 rubles.

In any city guide you will find monuments of Surgut with photos and descriptions. There are a very large number of them, large and small, but we will highlight the most interesting monuments of Surgut.

Monument to a nurse

Surprisingly, this is the only Russian monument dedicated to nurses. A short girl in a medical gown carries a heavy bag with medicines.

address: st. Ostrovsky, 20

Monument to a Smile

The huge smiling pike with a laughing mermaid on its back is a prototype of the joke-telling fish and mermaid of local legend.

The idea of creating such a monument arose after the Caricatorum humor festival was held in 2001. 5 years later it was discovered. Fans of American cinema will see here a prototype of one of the characters. Which one? We are waiting for your opinions in the comments.

address: st. 30 years of victory

Monument "Black Fox"

The black fox jumping through the mountains is the embodiment in the form of a monument of the legend about the horseman who, in the form of a fox, descended to earth and became the patron saint of Surgut. In addition, the fox is present on the city coat of arms.

address: st. Energetikov, 2

Iron Man Monument

This is a tribute to the builders who built the city in the harsh northern climate. Surgut residents recognized it as the most original monument in the city. Many people like to sit on benches near it.

address: st. Magistralnaya, 36

Monument "Can of Condensed Milk"

An exact two-meter copy of a can of condensed milk, with a familiar blue and white label, with the lid opened with a clumsy knife. It turns out that it was intended as a poster stand, but became a popular art object.

address: st. Bystrinskaya, 22

Monument to Siberian aviators

Residents of Surgut thanked the pilots who flew the MI-6 helicopters, who were indispensable assistants for geologists and oil, gas and power workers, performing difficult work in difficult conditions. They helped in the development of the lands of Western Siberia.

address: st. Aeroflotskaya, 50

Ob forge

The forge, which opened in January 2021, is an operating enterprise that produces forged jewelry, souvenirs, and coins. Here you can be taught the basics of forging, hold master classes, and have your order forged with your participation.

Advice: children will find it very interesting here. They have educational meetings with watching a film and stories about blacksmithing.

address: Naberezhny Avenue, 7
opening hours from 11 to 20 hours.

Surgut Big Ben

Another unique architectural monument. The only building in the world that is a copy of the clock tower in Westminster, England. The seven-story structure was built in just one year. The watch, however, is smaller than the original, but otherwise everything is identical to it. One of the places to see in Surgut is very interesting and educational.

address: st. Ostrovsky, 8

Musical and Drama Theater

One of the city's cultural centers can accommodate 600 spectators at once. There is a varied repertoire here, there are more than 40 productions, directors from different countries are attracted. Since its existence, which is 1999, the theater has shown 60 premiere performances and a total of more than 1,500 productions. The theater troupe actively participates in various festivals and competitions.

address: st. Griboyedova, 12
Ticket prices range from 250 to 500 rubles.

Gallery of Contemporary Art "Sterkh"

The first institution in the district that popularizes modern and classical art not only by recognized Russian masters, but also the work of children from regular schools and participants in youth studios. The name of the gallery in honor of the endangered white crane symbolizes the gradual disappearance of the concept of art and culture from our lives. This is the main cultural attraction of the city, where you can go in Surgut.

address: st. Magistralnaya, 34/1

Youth Anticafe

An interesting place where a Loft project was set up with 6 zones of different themes. In the first zone you can play the piano, in another you can play games, in the third you can just drink tea and coffee, or read a book, or do crafts, etc.

address: Lenin Ave., 26

Transfiguration Cathedral

The main Orthodox church of Surgut, finally built in 2002. It is located on an area of 0.4 hectares, has 13 domes, and a bell tower 63 meters high. A very picturesque place on the river coast was allocated for the temple, Altai cedar seedlings were brought, and now this is an area where walking in Surgut is pleasant and beneficial for the soul.

address: st. Melik-Karamova, 76

Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker

The history of the first church in the city began with an ordinary wooden house, where parishioners brought their icons. The construction of the new temple building lasted from 2001 to 2009. Donations for its construction were collected from the whole world.

address: st. Zavodskaya, 31

Church "In the Name of All Saints Who Shined in the Land of Siberia"

This is a wooden temple located on one of the sites of the Old Surgut Museum. Initially it was supposed to be built as one of the center’s facilities. But later it was transferred to the diocese. Divine services are held here, and there is a small exhibition on the topic of spirituality and the construction of Siberian churches.

address: st. Energetikov, 2

Church of the Icon of the Mother of God “Joy of All Who Sorrow”

Another Orthodox church that opened its doors to parishioners in 2003. On one of the outer sides of the church there is a mosaic icon, after which the temple is named. There are also some shrines here: the icons “Lord Almighty” and the Mother of God “The All-Tsarina”, which were painted by masters of the Tobolsk Theological Seminary.

address: Kedrovy passage, 4

Cathedral Mosque

A religious Muslim building with a 50 m high minaret, built with donations from parishioners. There is a prayer house and a madrasah school here.

address: Naberezhny Ave., 1.

Saimaa Park

Beautiful places in Surgut can be found everywhere. One of them is Saimaa Park with wide forest and beach areas, a sports ground, a botanical garden, and a jogging area. There are also a lot of squirrels here, who willingly feed directly from your hands.

Tip: a great place to spend time with children: attractions, a mini train, and a playground will especially appeal to kids.

address: st. Lesnaya

Barsova Gora

The sights of the Surgut region are represented by a unique mound - a monument of archeology and ethnography.

address: pos. Barsovo along the Tyumen tract

Stone Cape

What unusual things to see in the vicinity of Surgut? A ski resort with slopes of varying difficulty levels, which is perfect not only for sports activities, but also for family events.

address: 23 km of the Surgut-Nefteyugansk highway

The best places in Surgut are very difficult to determine. Each of them is original, beautiful and attractive in its own way. Therefore, come to visit this Siberian city, and it itself will help you find YOUR treasured place, where you will want to come again and again...

What to see in Surgut in 1 day?

We recommend starting your exploration of the city from Veterans Square , a small square and its benches are included in the TOP tourist attractions in any guidebook. Here we also definitely visit the Museum of Local Lore , the cost is 50-100 rubles. Nearby is the house of the merchant G. S. Klepikov .
We go towards Energetikov Street and go out to the cultural center of Old Surgut with historical monuments: All Saints Church, the house of culture of the indigenous peoples of the North, the house of local historian, nature, and other buildings.
We go across the bridge to the theater square of Surgu State University . There is an excellent area for walks and photo sessions, as well as the Church of the Holy Martyr Tatiana.
If you move along Lenin Avenue, then go out to a tall building in greenish colors - the Gazprom History Museum .
If it’s already the end of the day, we recommend relaxing in the park Beyond Saimaa ; the green area for citizens to walk around will not leave you indifferent to the city and its surroundings. You can end the evening in one of the restaurants that we have selected for our tourist.

Where to eat deliciously in the city?
Divan-Sara on Naberezhny Avenue 14/1. This establishment serving Uzbek and Middle Eastern cuisine has been rated among tourists for the second year, with only positive emotions in the reviews. In terms of prices, one of the best places where you can taste large dishes for a small fee in a cozy interior. Tel.
Joint on Lenin Avenue 39. Suitable for lovers of live music and deliciously cooked meat, the average bill for one adult is 1,600 rubles. We recommend booking a table in advance, especially on weekends. Tel.
Restaurant La Storia on the street. Entuziastov 44a. It will be an ideal place for an evening dinner for lovers of beautiful dishes. Indeed, the presentation deserves high praise. The downside is that the dishes are small, but the modern trend in developed countries has long been leaning towards this, and La Storia succeeds. Tel: +7 346 245-11-45.
Cafe Seven on the street. Generala Ivanov 1. We recommend family travelers to sit here, the interior is 5+ out of five points: cozy sofas, calm atmosphere, massive tables, reasonable prices, in general, you can see everything in the photo below. Contact phone number: +7.

Cafe Seven, website cafeseven.ru

Sights of the city of Surgut with descriptions and photos

Unfortunately, there are not so many historically valuable architectural monuments, because all the houses were built from wood. The only place that reflects the history of the city in terms of architecture is the open-air museum Old Surgut. It partly depicts an ancient wooden city that played a significant role in trade. Nowadays various folk festivals are held there, exhibitions, concerts are organized, and city events are held.

Monuments of Surgut

There are quite a large number of monuments in the city, but there are still several that cannot be ignored.

"Iron Man" . You will find this monument on the street. Magistralnaya. He depicts a builder directly in the process of work, with all the tools and even a cigarette in his hand.
Monument to the founders of Surgut . This is a bronze position consisting of 4 individuals. The prince is Fyodor Boryatinsky and the governor is Vladimir Anichkovy (the founders of the city), the Cossack is a symbol of the will and free labor of the city, and the priest symbolizes the spirituality of the Siberian people. The monument is located on the central transport ring.
"Black Fox" . This monument is located at the entrance to the historical and cultural. This fox is very similar to the one depicted on the city's coat of arms. The monument was made in St. Petersburg.

Monument to the Founders of Surgut
Also in Surgut there are a number of other interesting monuments and monuments:

civilian nurse;
the first diesel locomotive of Surgut;
monument "Condensed milk";

A. S. Pushkin;
monument to aviators of Siberia, etc.

Museums

Surgut Museum of Local Lore . This museum is one of the oldest in the city. At first it was located within the walls of a wooden merchant estate. And since 1999, he moved to a large 3-story building, where he is comfortably located on 2 floors. On the 1st floor there is a cultural and communication center, the exhibition of which is very modern. There is also an internet room here. On the 2nd floor, exhibitions most often take place, and there is also an area with educational games for children.

Did you know that... there are 3 more unique architectural structures under the direction of the museum:

The Klepikov estate is the only estate of the 19th – 20th centuries in the city that has been preserved in its place.
Center for Patriotic Heritage - this building hosts events and organizes exhibitions on the history of socialist times and military history.
Memorial complex of geologists “Salmanov’s House” - it recreates the atmosphere of the 1960s. Various exhibitions are often held in the house.

Important! Museum opening hours: Wed. – Fri: 10:00 – 17:00 Sat. – Sun: 10:00 – 17:30 Thu: 12:00 – 19:00 Ticket price: Adult – 100 RUB Child – 50 RUB

Surgut Art Museum . It occupies the 3rd floor of the building where the local history museum is located. In addition to amazing paintings by famous artists, you can also see collections of graphics, designer dolls, archaeological finds and sculpture. The collection of ironic art deserves special attention.

Did you know that... on weekends, everyone has the opportunity to participate in the “Art Subbotnik” project, where master classes in decorative and applied arts are given. This will be especially interesting for children.

Important! Museum opening hours: Wed. – Fri: 10:00 – 17:00 Sat. – Sun: 10:00 – 17:30 Thu: 12:00 – 19:00 Ticket price: Adult – 100 RUB Children from 7 to 18 years old – 50 RUB Children from 3 to 7 years old – 20 RUB

Historical and cultural . This is a kind of open-air museum. It has 14 houses that are copies of the city's historical wooden buildings. Previously, all these houses were located in different places in Surgut. You can enter absolutely every house and study it from the inside. In addition to visiting such a center as a museum, it will also be a great place for entertainment. Here you can take a photo in national clothes, play chess, go ice skating, and children can ride in an electric car and jump on a trampoline.

Important! Opening hours: 10:00 – 22:00 Exhibitions: Wed. – Sun: 10:00 – 18:00 Break from 13:00 – 14:00 Admission is free. Excursion price: Adults: 100 RUB (on weekends – 150 RUB). Children (under 16 years old): 50 RUB (on weekends – 75 RUB).

Architecture

Surgut Big Ben . This building houses a functioning city school with the study of foreign languages. Of course, this is not an exact copy of London's Big Ben, but there are similarities nonetheless. The tower was built in just 1 year. The clock on the tower was made in Great Britain and covered with gold leaf. On the 1st floor of the tower there is an English-style cafe, which is popular among residents and tourists.
Yugorsky Bridge . The length of this bridge reaches 2100 m. It is one of the few bridges in the whole world that is supported by only 1 pylon. The bridge also supports 15 pillars. This structure is included in the Guinness Book of Records.

Surgut Big Ben

Shrines of Surgut

Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord . This is the main temple of Surgut. It contains the relics of the Glinsk elders. The outside of the temple is decorated with ceramic tiles. You can also see incredibly beautiful mosaic icons. The main asset of the temple is the bells. There are only 13 of them, and the largest of them weighs 6 tons and is almost 2.5 m high.
Cathedral Mosque . It is located on Naberezhny Avenue. The height of the mosque's minaret is 50 m. The Cathedral Mosque is the 1st Islamic temple in the Surgut region.

Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord

For those who are thinking about where to go in Surgut for cultural recreation, we suggest visiting the Surgut Musical and Drama Theater, visit the city’s museums, and stroll through parks and squares.

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Top best places that Surgut residents advise guests and new residents of the city to visit

To do this, we turned to the city residents with the following question: “A friend who has never been to Surgut has come to see you, what beautiful or significant places will you show him?”

It is not surprising that the first place in the resulting list is occupied by Old Surgut - the place where the history of the birth of our city is preserved. A historical and ethnographic complex located in a picturesque location in the central part of the city on the banks of the Saimaa River. On the territory there are 14 wooden houses, which are reconstructions of old buildings assembled into one ensemble.

Zakadrom

An honorable second place on our list is occupied by a new attraction of Surgut - Four Seasons Boulevard . This is the only pedestrian street in Surgut.

The boulevard is equipped with playgrounds and sports equipment. Large city festivals are regularly held here - Vardavar, the autumn festival “Warm Up”, etc.

In the summer, weekly events and master classes are held on the boulevard.

People also come here for photo sessions against the backdrop of the bright houses of the “4 Seasons” residential complex.

Next on the list is Saimaa Park , which is located at the fork of the river of the same name. The park is a fairly dense forest with pine paths and bridges.