The city on the island, Nefteyugansk, is equated to areas of the Far North. Winter is long and harsh, and summer is very short. Two rivers wash it - the Ob and the Yugansk Ob. The city got its name from the words "oil" and "egan", which means "river". Many people know almost nothing about this city, and when they hear this name, they think about whether there are attractions in Nefteyugansk in general. Of course there are. And there are a considerable number of them, since the city is very culturally developed.
The history of the appearance of Nefteyugansk
The city itself is still relatively young, it is only 57 years old, but it is actively growing and developing. It all began in 1961, when the shore of the Yugansk Ob was met by a detachment of geologists, commanded by M.I. Vetrov.
And on October 15, the first fountain with black gold scored. A year later, another fountain issued 800 tons of daily oil. This happened in Tyumen for the first time, and this served as the main impetus for the large-scale growth of the village.
And no matter how pathetic the phrase “the history of the city is written in oil” sounded, this is an absolutely true statement, because precisely because of the rich oil field, young and energetic people come here to live and work.
In the fall of 1977, N. A. Maltsev approved the creation of Yuganskneftegaz, which later became the property of NK Yukos. An auction held in the winter of 2004 enabled Rosneft to acquire the company, and now it is Rosneft’s main production facility.
The population of the city is small, there are about 130 thousand registered residents. But presumably this number is slightly higher, since illegal immigrants come to the city to earn money from the Caucasus and other neighboring countries.
Weather and conditions
Due to the continental climate, winter here lasts a long time and imposes its own harsh orders. The temperature ranges from - 20 to - 30 ° C. Sometimes snowdrifts can stand until the end of spring.
Spring takes a solid piece of the summer months, and summer itself does not last very long. True, it is difficult to predict the exact temperature. It can be comfortable +20 or all +33 ° .
Then autumn comes again, but very quickly gives its time to winter. And the city again plunges into the snow. Therefore, when talking about the sights of Nefteyugansk, it should be borne in mind that some of them can be seen only in the warm season.
Ob River Museum
In 1989, a local history museum was organized, then, in 2003, the current museum was created on its basis, dedicated to the life and life of the Khanty and Mansi peoples.
Perhaps it is one of the main attractions of Nefteyugansk, where you should definitely go, especially with children who are interested in history.
Showrooms include exhibitions such as:
- Ugra Heritage;
- "History of shipping on the Ob";
- "Nature of the Ob River" and others.
In addition, here you can look at genuine household items that are still used in everyday life, as well as stuffed animals living in these parts.
The museum also belongs to those attractions of Nefteyugansk, the description and reviews of which are entirely positive and laudatory. Residents and guests of the city especially note the guides, highlighting their competence and friendliness. And an additional bonus to visit is a small amount for admission.
Art Gallery "Ugoria"
Describing the sights of Nefteyugansk, it is impossible not to mention the Yugoria Gallery, which was opened in 1995 by the Savostyanov family, Olga and Nikolai.
They wanted to realize goals such as:
- A permanent exhibition of paintings by artists from the entire Nefteyugansk region.
- Conducting educational and cultural programs that will help develop an aesthetic worldview in children.
- Holding, organizing and participating in exhibitions or seminars that will be held in Russia, abroad and, accordingly, in the Khanty-Mansiysk District.
- Research and acquaintance of visitors with the craft of the inhabitants of Siberia.
The gallery exhibits paintings made in a variety of styles and completely different materials.
And also exhibits representing the cold, wild, northern world.
Museum "Metamorphoses"
The gallery promotes the innovative nature of contemporary art and holds various exhibitions.
In addition, she specializes in cultural events. This includes circles for children and adolescents, promotions, contests, New Year's parties, performances, game discos and even fairs where you can buy souvenirs and paintings.
Puppet Theater "Magic Flute"
An amazing place for the smallest residents of the city and, probably, the main attraction of Nefteyugansk.
It was founded by a group of like-minded people at the end of the twentieth century. October 1991 was marked for Nefteyugansk with the first premiere of the fairy tale "Cat's House".
Several times the theater changed its place of residence. At first it was apartments in residential buildings, then the walls of the Stroitel recreation center, and then the Yubileiny cinema.
Having received an excellent building and reconstruction, the theater opened its doors to the public in the fall of 2005. And in 2008, another room was opened for very young art lovers. Here, children have the opportunity to get acquainted with the magical world, creating these wonderful fairy tales themselves.
By the way, adults here are also not deprived of attention. For them, premieres of performances for the senior audience.
The lobby often hosts fun contests and programs. There is also a theater studio where young artists are introduced to the basics of stage mastery.
Church of All Saints
The attractions of Nefteyugansk include the Church of All Saints. The building is completely new, it is only about 8 years old, it is white in color, which looks very nice when everything is covered with snow.
The construction of the church was dedicated to pioneers, those who learned to live in the harsh northern regions, and equiped the city. The funds for which the temple was built were raised by local residents and, for the most part, by Rosneft. More precisely, the entire amount amounted to 70 million rubles, 65 of which were allocated by the state-owned enterprise Rosneft.
Before the church at this place, residents of the nearest settlements were baptized in a wooden monastery.
The building itself is located on a hill along the promenade and is completely surrounded by a fence, only one entrance is open to which a long staircase leads.
Due to its location and night illumination, in the evening the view of the church is simply magnificent. The flickering of the golden domes gives the mystery and solemnity that envelops the building, making the hearts of believers tremble with awe.
Mahalla Mosque
Residents with other religious views are not forgotten in the city. In the center of the city is the incomplete Mahalla mosque. Unfortunately, there was no Muslim who could finish all the construction work. Although back in the 90s, when it began, a lot of money was invested. Sponsors were entrepreneurs, oilmen, and private citizens.
Now, although the building is not completed, inside all the decorations are completed. The mosque is made entirely in the spirit of the East, with domes, minarets and decorated walls. Around well-groomed territory, a quiet sleeping area and the beauty of northern nature.
Honeymoon Alley
Newlyweds in Nefteyugansk special honor. After all, those who arrived here first came with their families. Young couples became almost pioneers of these places. They, along with the children, settled in, built and improved the demographic position of the region.
For them, they created the newlyweds on the embankment Alley. The alley meets a wrought-iron arch with pigeons frozen in a kiss on wedding rings.
Further, the paved path leads to the same forged pergola, whose openwork walls are surrounded by an iron vine with leaves, and on the top, on both sides, are installed weathercocks of small cupids.
Then the newlyweds are greeted with oval granite stones and Lovers' bridge over a stone stream. It is believed that it symbolizes the obstacles and trials in family life that must be overcome with the help of love, fidelity and respect.
The composition is completed by the sculpture of the patron saints of the family in Christianity of Peter and Fevronia and the Tree of Life, on which ribbons are tied.
Other sights of Nefteyugansk
Despite the small size of the city, there are a lot of monuments dedicated to this or that event.
- stelae of military glory;
- stele "Youth";
- "Well P-62";
- "Memorial sign to honorary citizens";
- bust to Peter Ershov;
- monument to Ermak Timofeevich;
- sculptural composition "Pioneers";
- sculpture "Oilman" and many others. other
Also on the embankment there is a sculpture of the main symbol of the city - a bear. Favorite place for photo shoots of young guests.
What to see in Nefteyugansk, if not Pyatak? The famous place is familiar to every resident of the city. It was here that the first geologists and builders landed in the distant 1961. Immediately, on this patch of land, the first construction of houses began. Now on this street of Gagarin, or "Piglet" all city institutions are concentrated.
There is another unusual attraction of Nefteyugansk. Russia has many cities that have flooded the benches of reconciliation, and here they also established such a bench.
This is a rather symbolic composition - an ordinary bench made with a bias towards the middle on both sides. And thus, those who sit on both sides invariably slip to the middle, and the quarreling people make peace. The bench is crowned with the inscription "Bench of reconciliation."
Also, reviews of the sights of Nefteyugansk often mention the color music fountain, which was opened in July 2008.
This is a nine-sided (20 m in diameter), in the center of which a granite bowl (25 tons) is installed. Water comes from special nozzles, and there are almost 200 of them. In addition, each nozzle has 2 spotlights. Thus, jets of water are painted in almost any color. Automated fountain, the height of the jets is 6 meters. And on summer evenings, the fountain has become a gathering place for vacationers who enjoy its view.