Tyumen Oblast

Tyumen Oblast is an administrative region in western Siberia that covers plains, river valleys and forested areas. The territory includes tundra zones in the north, taiga forests across the center and grassland in the south.

The region was established as an administrative unit in August 1944. Discovery of major oil and gas deposits in the 1960s transformed the economy and settlement patterns.

The regional capital Tobolsk features a white stone kremlin complex that includes multiple museums presenting Siberian heritage through artifacts and exhibitions.

The southern portion is more accessible and settled, while the northern areas remain remote with severe winter conditions. Rivers serve as important transport routes in many parts, especially during summer months.

The territory holds tens of thousands of lakes and rivers, making it one of the most water-rich areas in Russia. In the north, some of the world's largest natural gas fields lie beneath the frozen ground.

Location: Russia

Inception: August 14, 1944

Capital city: Tyumen

Reference: RU-TYU

Part of: Ural Federal District

Shares border with: Komi Republic, Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Kurgan Oblast, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Tomsk Oblast, Omsk Oblast, North Kazakhstan Region, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug

Website: http://admtyumen.ru

GPS coordinates: 57.83333,69.00000

Latest update: December 15, 2025 05:06