Omsk fortress

The first Omsk fortress was founded in 1716 by Cossack detachment under the command of D. Buchholz who went to expand and strengthen borders of the Russian Empire by the order of Peter I. Omsk was a border fortress and until 1797 it was also a prison. Then in 1768 a new, the second, fortress was built.One of the most famous Russian writers F. M. Dostoyevsky served his sentence here.Nowadays after the repairing work the fortress has become an open air museum.

You can see these wonderful Tara and Tobolsk gates

You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the two rivers the Om and the Irtysh at the River Station

You can also visit the old buildings such as weapons storage

• You can also have a guided tour around the fortress, watch documentaries at the mini-cinema, visit different exhibitions.

• At the square there is a stage where you can watch the performances of local bands.

• Omsk fortress has also become the centre of celebrations during the Day of the City.