Dimitrovo

A 4.98-kilometer access road leads to Dimitrovo. The relevant regulation was amended on October 29, 2024. As road conditions can change, check them before driving.

The wider region is home to a variety of places of cultural and historical interest. In the village of Maryevka, Nazarkina Hill is home to a literary and memorial museum and the manor house of V. D. Fyodorov. The poet who lived there was a recipient of the State Prizes of the RSFSR and the USSR. In the village of Ishim, the ruins of the Church of the Image of Jesus Christ Not Made by Hands are an architectural monument and a landmark of the village.

Tomskaya Pisanitsa is a cultural monument of federal significance and one of the best-known and most important rock art sites in Western Siberia. The museum reserve covers 156 hectares of pine forest on the scenic banks of the Tom River. People left 300 rock images at sites considered sacred; the oldest depictions are 4,000 years old. Since the reserve’s early years, it has hosted historical, ethnographic, and folklore events and festivals.

Tomskaya Pisanitsa also includes the “Shorskiy ulus Kezek” complex. The homestead of a wealthy Shor has been reconstructed there; its buildings are original structures from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. At the “Selskiy dvorik” petting zoo, visitors can feed domestic goats, sheep, rabbits, chickens, geese, and ducks.

In Novokuznetsk stands the Kuznetsk Fortress, a federal monument of history, military engineering, and architecture. It houses a permanent archaeological exhibition on the region’s early history, as well as galleries for temporary exhibitions. Check the current visitor rules before your visit.

Shorsky National Park lies in the south of Kemerovo Oblast. Visitors can go rafting on mountain rivers, take motorboat excursions, and hike along ecological trails. Seasonal operating rules may vary; check the current park rules and route conditions before setting out.

The “Srednyaya Mrassu” route runs from Ust-Kabyrza to Ust-Anzas. Depending on the weather, it takes at least three days, is rated Category I, and is accessible to all age groups. The “Verkhnyaya Mrassu” route includes small rapids and riffles rated Categories I and II. For this route, water conditions and duration depend on participants’ preparation and the water level. Thus, the two routes differ both in their difficulty ratings and in the planning conditions described.

The park has more than 30 tourist rest and picnic areas, as well as three equipped bases with a total capacity of up to 54 people. The visitor bases “Mednaya,” “Karchit,” and “Kabuk” offer tourist accommodation and glamping sites for three to fourteen people each, bathhouses, pavilions, and cooking fire pits. Check current availability before your trip.

Another scenic highlight is “Sheregesh”: its ski runs range from 350 to 3,800 meters in length. The “Verblyudy” rock pinnacles are located on the slope of Mount “Kurgan.” The eco-trails feature three land art installations, a dancing forest, “living stones,” block fields, and the ancient “Verblyudy” rocks. The resort management also reports that informational video guides have been installed along the route, featuring interviews with Professor Nikolai Skalon, who talks about the sights. As resort infrastructure can change, check current information; also take local trail conditions into account before setting out.

How long is the access road to Dimitrovo?

It is 4.98 kilometers long. The relevant regulation was amended on October 29, 2024. Check road conditions before driving.

How do the two rafting routes in Shorsky National Park differ?

“Srednyaya Mrassu” is Category I, runs from Ust-Kabyrza to Ust-Anzas, and takes at least three days depending on the weather; it is accessible to all age groups. “Verkhnyaya Mrassu” includes rapids and riffles rated Categories I and II; its duration and water conditions depend on preparation and water level.

What accommodation is mentioned in Shorsky National Park?

The “Mednaya,” “Karchit,” and “Kabuk” bases offer tourist accommodation and glamping sites for three to fourteen people each. They also have bathhouses, pavilions, and cooking fire pits. Check current availability before your trip.

For the broader travel overview: Yayskiy District.