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Tyumen (/ t. j uː ˈ m ɛ n / tyoo-MEN; Russian: Тюмень, IPA: [tʲʉˈmʲenʲ] ⓘ) is the administrative center and largest city of Tyumen Oblast, Russia. It is situated just east of the Ural Mountains, along the Tura River.
- 698 km² (269 sq mi)
- July 29, 1586
- 102 m (335 ft)
- Russia
Apr 17, 2024 · Tyumen, city and administrative centre of Tyumen oblast (region), central Russia. The city lies in the southwestern part of the West Siberian Plain. It is situated on both banks of the Tura River at its crossing by the Trans-Siberian Railroad. Founded in 1586, it is the oldest Russian city in.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Dec 11, 2018 · Tyumen is a city in Russia located in the south of Western Siberia, about 2,100 east of Moscow, the administrative center of Tyumen Oblast. Founded in 1586, Tyumen became the first Russian town in Siberia. The population of Tyumen is about 828,600 (2022), the area - 698 sq. km. The phone code is +7 3452, the postal codes - 625000-625062.
Humble beginnings. Cathedral of Icon of Virgin of the Sign, southwest view. August 29, 1999. William Brumfield. Considered the earliest permanent Russian settlement in Siberia, Tyumen was...
- William Brumfield
- Gillian Lim
- Marvel at the beautiful Znamensky Cathedral. Dating back to the 17th century, the Znamensky Cathedral has had a long and varied history. The cathedral first took the form of a small wooden chapel when it was first constructed and was eventually upgraded and expanded into a stone church in the late 1700s.
- Witness the sunset along the Embankment of the Tura River. A 4 km-long (2.5 mi) embankment along the shores of the Tura River, it’s a tranquil, walkable route that’s filled with lush greenery and sculptures along the way.
- Enjoy a lovely stroll with your partner across Bridge of Lovers. After admiring the sunset along the embankment, enjoy a romantic stroll with your date across the Bridge of Lovers.
- Enrich yourself with a visit to Historical Park Rossiya - Moya Istoriya. An extremely educational and insightful look into the history and crafting of Russia’s national identity, this attraction is a must-see for everyone, especially museum buffs!
Grab your coat and come for a visit to Tyumen, Russia, the magnificent pearl of Western Siberia! Tyumen was the first city founded in Siberia by the Russians, and today this cultural center is known for its Tura River Embankment, Holy Trinity Monastery, Znamensky Cathedral, historic estates and even a unique Siberian Cats Park.
Tyumen ( Russian: Тюме́нь tyoo-MEHN) is a city in Western Siberia and the capital of Tyumen Oblast, the second largest region in Russia after Krasnoyarsk Krai, with a population of approximately 600,000 people. Understand [ edit] Tyumen was founded in 1586 as the first Russian settlement in Siberia.
