Promyshlennovsky District brings together two distinct visitor experiences: the Tanay complex, with winter sports, a wildlife park and ecological educational trails, and the Usadba Lobanovykh estate in Plotnikovo. At Tanay, observing animals and the wildlife park’s seasonal opening hours are as much a part of the experience as the ski slopes and snow tubing. In Plotnikovo, rural life takes centre stage during a visit to a detached log house. When planning your trip, you can therefore choose between activities at the complex and a glimpse into cultural history.
Tanay: Slopes, Wildlife Park and Educational Trails
Nine ski slopes of varying difficulty make up a total of 9.6 kilometres; two of them are beginner slopes. The total distance refers to all the slopes combined, while the number of beginner slopes offers a different point of reference. A 300-metre snow tubing run adds to the winter sports options. Check whether the run is available before your visit.
The Tanay complex also includes a wildlife park. Its opening hours vary by season, so it is worth planning your visit for a suitable time of year.
Two ecological educational trails have opened on the grounds of the Tanay eco-complex. If you plan to visit one, check access in advance.
Rural Life in Plotnikovo
Plotnikovo is home to the Lobanov family estate, Usadba Lobanovykh, a local attraction. Guests at the agricultural and tourism complex of the same name can experience rural life in a detached log house. This gives the visit a different emphasis from the ski slopes at Tanay: the focus is not on difficulty levels and slope distances, but on rural ways of life. This difference can help you choose what to explore, with options ranging from sporting facilities to an insight into cultural history.
More Perspectives in Kemerovo Oblast
In the wider destination of Kemerovo Oblast, Shorsky National Park offers another way to experience nature. Visitors can go rafting on mountain rivers, take motorboat trips and hike along ecological trails. The Srednyaya Mrassu route runs from Ust-Kabyrza to Ust-Anzas. Depending on the weather, it takes at least three days; it is rated Category I in difficulty and is accessible to all age groups. Operating rules may vary by season. Check current park rules and route conditions before travelling. This route is therefore a clearly defined multi-day option within the wider destination.
Tomskaya Pisanitsa offers another perspective on cultural history: it 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 banks of the Tom River. The combination of rock art and landscape gives this place a different focus from the river experiences in Shorsky National Park.
In Novokuznetsk, Kuznetsk Fortress is a federal monument to history, military engineering and architecture. The fortress has a permanent archaeological exhibition on the region’s early history, as well as halls for temporary exhibitions. The combination of a permanent exhibition theme and changing exhibitions offers two different ways to explore regional history. Check the current visitor arrangements.
Discover more destinations: Tashtagol District, Promyshlennovsky District, Novokuznetsk District, Yashkino District, Novokuznetsk, Tashtagol District, Kemerovo District, Belovo District.
View the wider travel overview: Kemerovo Oblast.
