Sightseeing in Khanty-Mansiysk - what to see. Complete travel guide

It is an incredibly beautiful and enchanting city. One of its features is cultural traditions. There is the unique Park of Slavic Writing. One of the main city symbols is the old Khanty’s oven installed right in the open air, in one of the city parks. The locals are proud of their traditions and protect them from the influence of the modern world. Every year, beautiful holidays dedicated to the natives’ culture and customs are celebrated. The participation in such a festival will be an unforgettable adventure.
Despite the harsh climate, the city provides excellent conditions for recreation. Winters here are quite long but mild, which will delight fans of skiing through snowy woods. The picturesque nature will impress adherents of ecotourism. There are more than enough beautiful places for walks. Khanty-Mansiysk is enchanting and beautiful no matter what the season is. Unique cultural traditions give it some special charm.

The unique culture venue is the outdoor Ethnographic Museum called Torum Maa. It was opened in 1987 at the initiative of the local people. Now, the extraordinary museum tells its visitors about the features of the natives’ lifestyle. It is located in an incredibly beautiful natural woodland area. On the territory of the museum, there are living quarters and outbuildings of different periods. In many houses, interesting themed collections are stored. Here, you can see old household items, national clothes, craft items, and pieces of art.

Despite its serious theme, the Museum of Oil and Gas Geology is also very popular with city guests. In 2003, the museum moved into the new big building, which area is over 7 000 m2. This lets present the collection of its exhibits in its full extent. Here, the visitors can learn about how the oil and gas industry has developed in the region. The most valuable exhibits in the museum are collections of rare minerals. In the museum, you can also see the unique quartz collection. One of the biggest samples weighs 300 kg.
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