Architecture

Omsk is a city of rich cultural traditions, which attracts tourists from all over the world every year. This city is filled with a distinctive aura of a lovable quaintness. Historical substance is diligently preserved by the present people of Omsk.

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Serafimo-Alexeyevskaya Chapel

Liubinsky Prospect (Avenue) is the heart of the city. It’s the oldest street in Omsk built on the territory of former Liubina grove, named after the wife of Governor-General Gustav Christophe von Gasford — Liubov. From an architectural point of view Liubinsky Prospect is unique as its facade combines Roman elements as well as Baroque, Russian classicism, and Italian Renaissance.

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Old streets in Omsk are really picturesque

The building of Omsk State Transport University has a unique classical charm. Previously Omsk Railway Administration was located in this building, which was built upon the project of architect F. Lidval.

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Omsk State University of Railway Engineering

Past and present meet in the history of the Omsk Cadet Military School. It was built in 1826. At first the Cossack office was based here, then the Cossack Military College that was renamed as Siberian Cadet School in 1846. A series of honorable people of Russia like G. Potanin, G. Katanaev, Tch. Valikhanov, V. Kuybyshev, L. Kornilov, D. Karbyshev graduated from this oldest military school.

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Omsk Cadet Military School

What is special about Omsk city is a harmonious co-existence of old and new architecture. Recently erected city sculptures, popular among the people of Omsk, are found right next to old monuments.

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Liuba. Sculpture is devoted to the wife of Western Siberia Governor-General Gustav Christophe von Gasford. Sculptor S. Noryshev, design by I. Vakhitov