An eclectic church offers a distinctive introduction to Kuybyshev’s architectural history. The Church in Honor of the Nativity of John the Baptist is the only religious architectural monument in the city to have survived since the beginning of the 20th century. Its Russian-Byzantine style is complemented by classical elements. Eclecticism here is therefore more than just a label: the design combines different architectural styles in a single building.
Church and Wooden Architecture in Kuybyshev
A different perspective on the city’s architecture is offered by the one-story wooden house of merchant Mikhail Lazarevich Maslov at 64 Kommunisticheskaya Street. This regional heritage site is an example of early 20th-century urban wooden architecture; its features include Art Nouveau and folk architectural elements. Kuybyshev thus brings different architectural forms together: a religious monument with Russian-Byzantine and classical design, and a merchant’s house whose wooden architecture makes its own impression.
The house can be viewed from the outside, and this visual visit is also possible for people with disabilities. Its exterior therefore offers a way to appreciate the architecture without requiring a personal visit inside.
Protected Areas and a Lake Route
The district’s landscape can also be explored through two state wildlife sanctuaries. An administrative regulation from 1994 gives Mangazersky an area of 11,700 hectares and places it in Kuybyshevsky District of Novosibirsk Oblast. A historical regulation lists Kazatovsky, also in the district, at 8,000 hectares. Both sanctuaries were established to protect, increase, and restore populations of waterbirds and wading birds. Before planning a specific visit, check access with the regional authority; for Kazatovsky, it is also advisable to verify the current boundaries.
Near the destination, the “Tri ozera” route runs along the border between Kuybyshevsky and Barabinsky districts. It follows a direction parallel to the old Moscow Tract and passes three lakes with the flora and fauna typical of this area. The route is seasonal, running from spring through autumn. Unlike Kuybyshev’s buildings, this excursion takes you into the countryside along the district border. Its border location and three lakes give the route a distinct geographical setting, while the protected areas mentioned above are defined by their conservation purpose.
Discover Regional History Online
Another way to learn about the region’s history is through the museum complex in Kuybyshev. Its website offers an audio tour of the exhibition “Naš kraj v gody Velikoj Otečestvennoj vojny 1941–1945 gg.” This lets you explore the exhibition’s subject without visiting the museum in person. The exhibition focuses on the region from 1941 to 1945; the online audio tour makes this experience accessible to people with disabilities as well. Together with the buildings and the seasonal lake route, it offers a range of perspectives: architectural details in Kuybyshev, a digital history topic, and an excursion into the surrounding landscape.
Discover more destinations: Krasnozerskiy rayon, Tatarskiy rayon, Gorod Berdsk, Novosibirsk, Kochenevskiy rayon, Kuybyshevskiy rayon, gorod Tatarsk, Ordynskiy rayon.
View the broader travel guide: Novosibirsk Oblast.
