Discover Ordynsky District

The Ordynsky State Nature Reserve is located in the district and covers 46.6 thousand hectares. The Ordynskoye–Nizhnekamenka and Chingis–Spirino ferries operate in summer. Attractions include the Karakan Forest, the island village of Chingis, memorial sites associated with Khan Kuchum, the Mikhailo-Arkhangelsky Monastery for Men in Kozikha, and a lime kiln near Spirino.

The Ordynsky State Nature Reserve is a large protected area within the district. It is a habitat for valuable game species; there are also stations for the reproduction of roe deer there. Check the reserve’s current access rules before visiting.

Karakan Forest is another attraction in the district. A 2018 report describes a walk through Karakan as an outing for children and adults. Karakan can be reached by ferry across the Ob Sea; check the current ferry service before your trip.

A memorial cross complex in Ordynsky District marks the site of Khan Kuchum’s last battle. A memorial cross on the shore marks the battle of August 20, 1598, between the troops of Voivode Voeykov and Khan Kuchum at the mouth of the Irmen River. The date, participants and location give this historic event a clear connection to the region.

The Ordynsky Historical and Art Museum is an attraction in the district. A deer stone stands nearby. In the village of Kozikha, the Mikhailo-Arkhangelsky Monastery for Men is another attraction; the monastery includes a farmstead and a depiction of monastic life. A huge lime kiln near the village of Spirino is known as an attraction. As a lime kiln, it differs in subject matter from the memorial sites, museum and monastery.

Chingis is an island village and an attraction in Ordynsky District. A 2022 publication includes Chingis on the “Ordynskoye Ring” route. The village’s character as an island settlement and its place on the named route offer two distinct points of interest for planning a trip.

A temple in Chingis is painted with local colored clays. The “Gornitsa” patterned-weaving group operates at the Chingis branch of the museum. The temple paintings and patterned weaving offer different cultural highlights, complementing the district’s historical themes with local design and crafts.

Two ferry routes operate in Ordynsky District in summer: Ordynskoye–Nizhnekamenka and Chingis–Spirino. Both routes are seasonal. Check the current service and schedule before traveling, especially if you plan to include a crossing in your itinerary.

For a specific offer, check its stated location and current availability. If a ferry crossing is part of your plans, factor the current summer schedule into your decision as well.

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Which ferries operate in summer?

The Ordynskoye–Nizhnekamenka and Chingis–Spirino routes operate in Ordynsky District. Check the current service and schedule before traveling.

Which historic memorial sites are in the district?

A memorial cross complex marks the site of Khan Kuchum’s last battle. A memorial cross on the shore commemorates the battle of August 20, 1598, at the mouth of the Irmen River.

What are Chingis’s cultural features?

Chingis is an island village and is included on the “Ordynskoye Ring” route. A temple there is painted with local colored clays; the “Gornitsa” patterned-weaving group operates at the museum branch.

For the regional travel overview: Novosibirsk Oblast.