More than 800 plant species shape the arboretum at School No. 1; Soviet monuments and a guided tour offer other points of interest in Maslyanino. The arboretum leads visitors through landscaped garden areas, while the “Peshkom po Maslyanino” program explores local history on a sightseeing tour. There are different options for exploring the area.

Garden Areas in the Arboretum

The arboretum at School No. 1 in Maslyanino is an open-air museum with a collection of more than 800 plant species, including species listed in the Red Book. Paths lead through the grounds and divide them into several areas. In the “Japanese Garden,” a stone “dry stream” and an ornamental bridge go together. The “Praded – Pradedov” oak avenue has a bench; other areas include an artificial pond with fish and aquatic plants, a small walnut grove, and a rose garden.

Each area has its own character: stone and a bridge define the “Japanese Garden,” while fish and aquatic plants are part of the pond’s design. The oak avenue, walnut grove, and rose garden add further distinct garden spaces to the grounds. Those interested in plant diversity will find not only a large collection here, but also an arrangement organized around a variety of different areas.

Soviet Symbols in Retro Park

Retro Park SSSR features monuments to Lenin and Kalinin. There are also two Pioneer sculptures, coats of arms of the Soviet republics, and information boards. The park offers a different focus from the arboretum: here, Soviet symbols and monuments take center stage, while the arboretum is devoted to plants and landscaped garden areas. The information boards are part of the park’s features alongside the figures and coats of arms.

Discover Local History on Foot

“Peshkom po Maslyanino” is a sightseeing tour with a professional guide, who shares stories and shows old photographs. The program takes visitors through the town center and includes a visit to the Maslyaninskiy dom kultury. It also follows Alleya Geroev and introduces participants to the region’s war heroes. Another stop on the program is the monument to those who fell in the Civil War.

The program also includes the historic Svyato-Nikolsky khram. It features stories about the history of the church and its icons; some of these icons are more than 200 years old. The tour passes a historic house that belonged to the scribe Ekshibarov from 1908 to 1910. The excursion to Molodezhny Park is the final stop. If you plan to take this tour, confirm the current arrangements with the provider in advance.

More Cultural and Walking Options

The Maslyanino Local History Museum opened in December 1978. Another program, “Kultprosvet,” includes a VR excursion at a model library and films about local attractions. Check the current program details with the provider in advance.

The parks also play different roles in the activities described. Gulyay Park has walking paths that invite visitors to stroll. Molodezhny Park, by contrast, is the final stop on the “Peshkom po Maslyanino” program. This distinguishes a stroll along the paths of one park from an excursion that is part of a guided tour.

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For the broader travel overview: Novosibirsk Oblast.