In Western Siberia, the Tom River flows - the right branch of the Ob. The ancient city of Tomsk is located on the banks of the Tom, famous for its many attractions - architectural structures, monuments, museums, churches, natural objects. One of the remarkable places in the city is the botanical garden. Tomsk is rightfully proud of this green oasis.
Introducing an amazing place
Tomsk Botanical Garden is located on the territory of Tomsk State University. It is a unique complex for the northern region. More than 6,000 plant species are listed in its funds, including 500 rare and endangered.
The total area on which the botanical garden (Tomsk) is spread is 126.5 hectares, of which:
- 116, 5 ha - dendrological territory of a single ecosystem;
- 10 hectares - protected area and greenhouse complex.
The height of the central greenhouse of the park is 31 meters. In Russia, only the greenhouse in Moscow is higher than it.33.6 meters high.
The whole greenhouse complex is divided into 18 sections, each of them has its own microclimate.
The dendrological complex is a picturesque green area with magnificent natural landscapes, decorated with artificial plantings.
There are 9 laboratories at the Botanical Garden, including a laboratory of rare plants, floriculture, and medicinal plants.
History of creation and development
Tomsk State University - the first Russian university in Siberia, opened in 1878. Already in 1875, when the construction of TSU was just beginning, a place was allocated in the project for a botanical garden. Tomsk is located on the border of the West Siberian Plain, the climate here is harsh, which required a particularly careful approach to the construction of greenhouses, nurseries and greenhouses. The garden was completed only in 1885. Then it had an area of 1.7 hectares, had a greenhouse with an area of 93 square meters. m and a huge 3-section greenhouse, the area of which was 473 square meters. m and a height of 4 meters. Tropical and subtropical plants were grown in the greenhouse and greenhouse, medicinal, shrubby, woody plants were grown in the open field.
At the same time, the famous Russian botanist Krylov P. N. arrived in the city, bringing with him 60 species of plants, mostly flowers, laying the foundations of the Tomsk botanical collection. Several specimens have survived to this day, which are already 135 years old, among them: rooting ficus, Forster's palm and Bidwill's araucaria.
In 1935, the territory of the garden was expanded to 67 hectares, and in 1935 -up to 90 ha. In 1945, the Botanical Garden (Tomsk) received the status of a separate scientific institution. Several laboratories have been opened.
In 2004, this complex was given the status of a specially protected natural area of regional significance.
Useful and interesting information for visitors
What can the botanical garden (Tomsk) offer visitors? Excursions that are held in it will introduce you to rare plants, as well as representatives of tropical and subtropical flora. Each group of 10-12 people in the garden is accompanied by a guide who not only talks about the pets of the complex, but also monitors the safety of visitors, since some plants are highly poisonous, and Russians want to touch and smell everything…
Growing in the greenhouse: yew berry (highly poisonous), Japanese camellia, orchids, magnolias, bananas, tamarillo (or tomato tree), camphor cinnamon (laurel), sterculia (chocolate tree), haokuba, Japanese medlar, persimmon, a very interesting eugenia tree, macadamia (the most expensive nut in the world), ferns, agave, azaleas, clivia, strelitzia, insectivorous plant medentos, tangerine tree, kiwi, hibiscus and many more plants outlandish for Siberia. Thermometers hang on trees: employees strictly control the temperature and humidity in the premises.
This is such a wonderful place - the Siberian Botanical Garden (Tomsk). Tours that are held here last one hour. They are very inexpensive: 250 rubles. There are preferential categories of citizens - pensioners, disabled people, students, schoolchildren,the price of visiting the greenhouse complex for which is halved. Children under 3 years old visit the garden free of charge. Photography is allowed, costs 50 rubles.
Many Tomsk citizens and guests of the city tend to visit the Siberian Botanical Garden (Tomsk). Opening hours of the greenhouse complex: from 10.00 to 16.00 (the last tour is at 15.00) on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. On other days, the garden is closed to the public.
Where is it
It is easy to find a botanical garden (Tomsk). The address of the greenhouse complex: Lenina Avenue, 34/1. It is located on the territory of Tomsk State University. You can get here by bus number 11, 19 and 24. Stop - "Botanical Garden".
From Kukin Square to the garden can be reached on foot in 7 minutes.
Reviews
Those who have visited the Tomsk Botanical Garden speak of this place with great warmth and recommend visiting it to their friends. Visitors note the richness of greenhouses and greenhouses, their beautiful design, children especially like small artificial ponds with fish. The staff here is very polite and attentive, the guides talk interestingly about plants, competently answer visitors' questions.
