Novopichugovo – Memorial Complex and Route Starting Point
Accommodation in Novopichugovo
Novopichugovo is the first stop on a tourist route. A memorial complex on the shore of the Ob Reservoir also gives the place a tangible historical connection.
Key facts about Novopichugovo
- First stop on a tourist route.
- 64 km from Novosibirsk and 40 km from the urban-type settlement of Ordynskoye.
- Located a little way off the highway.
- Memorial complex at the mouth of the Irmen River and on the shore of the Ob Reservoir, featuring a six-meter-high Orthodox Poklonnaya cross and a stele with a commemorative inscription.
- Historical connection: in 1598, Russian Cossacks defeated Khan Kuchum’s army.
How can you put its location in context?
The two distance figures use different reference points: Novopichugovo is 64 km from Novosibirsk and 40 km from Ordynskoye. Ordynskoye is an urban-type settlement. These two named destinations help locate the place; the figures are distances, not travel times.
Novopichugovo is also located a little way off the highway. The distances and its position relative to the highway are two different points of reference: the distances are to the places named, while the road location describes a further spatial reference.
What does the route’s starting point mean for planning your trip?
As the first stop, Novopichugovo marks the beginning of a tourist route. For travelers looking to place cultural stops in context, this connection to the route helps orient them to the town’s position. The memorial complex offers a distinct focus: it connects the description of the place with a specific historical memorial site.
The route and the memorial complex thus address different questions. The route places Novopichugovo at its starting point; the monument draws attention to the town’s history. If you are planning a cultural trip, you can take both aspects into account without one replacing the other.
What does the memorial complex commemorate?
The memorial complex is located in Novopichugovo, at the mouth of the Irmen River and on the shore of the Ob Reservoir. It consists of a six-meter-high Orthodox Poklonnaya cross and a stele with a commemorative inscription. The cross adds a religious emphasis, while the inscription complements the memorial with a written form.
The historical connection dates back to 1598: Russian Cossacks defeated Khan Kuchum’s army that year.
Which search location is right for your trip?
Novosibirsk and Ordynskoye serve as additional points of reference for finding your bearings.
Discover more destinations: Beregovoye, Sadovyy, Novolugovoye, Sarapulka, Rybnyy, Kupino, Ob, Burmistrovo.
FAQ
What role does Novopichugovo play on the tourist route?
Novopichugovo is the route’s first stop.
What is included in the memorial complex?
It includes a six-meter-high Orthodox Poklonnaya cross and a stele with a commemorative inscription.
Which historical event is commemorated?
The historical connection is the victory of Russian Cossacks over Khan Kuchum’s army in 1598.
Go to the broader travel overview: Novosibirsk Oblast.
