477 sq km

Location:

The city lies on the both banks of the Ob River, in the middle of Russia.

Geographic
coordinates:

55 04 N, 82 55 E

Population:

approx 1,406,600 (2005 est.)

Foundation:

1893

Climate:

The climate is sharply continental. The average temperature in winter is -19 C, in summer + 21 C.

UTC/GMT Offset:

UTC/GMT + 6 hours

Area code:

3832

Major attractions:

Voznesensky Cathedral, Chapel of St Nikolai, Catholic Cathedral, Museum of Regional Studies.