Discover Siberian history from the establishment of the first Russian settlement in Siberia to the Russian revolution and beyond on this History of Siberia: Tyumen and Tobolsk tour. Starting with the legendary historical attractions of Moscow, you’ll journey to Tyumen, a historical trading and industrial centre, and Tobolsk, the former Siberian capital. Learn about the fascinating history and culture of this unique part of Russia as you explore old fortresses, beautiful wooden merchants’ mansions, Orthodox monasteries, and much more. Other highlights of the tour include visiting the Camp of the Indigenous Peoples of the North; the museum of the infamous Grigory Rasputin in his birthplace, Pokrovskoye; the Museum of Siberian Penal Servitude and Exile in Tobolsk; and the workshops of wood and bone carvers.
