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Omsk (/ ˈɒmsk /; Russian: Омск, IPA: [omsk]) is the administrative center and largest city of Omsk Oblast, Russia. It is situated in southwestern Siberia and has a population of over 1.1 million. Omsk is the third largest city in Siberia after Novosibirsk and Krasnoyarsk, and the twelfth-largest city in Russia. [12]
Omsk, founded in 1716, is a large industrial, educational and cultural center with a population of over one million. In the 50-s years of the 20th century, Omsk became an important oil-processing city. Omsk is a typical modern city with wide thoroughfares, numerous bridges, and high sky-scrapers.
Omsk, founded in 1716 as a stronghold at the eastern end of the Ishim fortified line between the Tobol and the Irtysh, developed as an agricultural centre and became a city in 1804. Its military function as headquarters of the Siberian Cossacks lasted until the late 19th century.
Omsk is an oasis at the edge of the southern steppe of Siberia near Russia’s border with Kazakhstan. Russia’s seventh largest city is not full of obvious sites, but for the intrepid traveler...
Jul 3, 2016 · Omsk - Overview. Omsk is one of the largest cities in Russia, a major scientific, cultural, sports, transport, and industrial center. The administrative center of Omsk Oblast, it is the second most populous city in Siberia. The population of Omsk is about 1,126,000 (2022), the area - 567 sq. km.
Today, Omsk is Russia's seventh largest city with a population of over 1.5 million. An Omsk visit is one of the highlights of a trip to Siberia for the city's attractive and bustling 19th century center, and its numerous cultural opportunities.
Jun 3, 2019 · Looking for things to do in Omsk, Russia? From religious sights, to green spaces, to the Trans-Siberian Railway, welcome to the heart of Siberia.
The city of Omsk is situated on the territory of Middle Priirtysh’e (Middle Irtysh River basin). More than 14 thousand years ago people started to settle in this land. Ancient people settled along Irtysh River, which was guiding point for the moving of tribes during ancient times.
Omsk is a city of churches, cathedrals, merchant houses and ‘art nouveau’ buildings of the early XX century. The recently restored Uspenskii Assumption Cathedral is crowned those marvelous creations.
Major attractions. Nikolsky Cathedral, The Palace of the Governor-General, Former Military School. Quick facts about Omsk, Russian Federation.
