Ishim

Ishim sits on the banks of the river sharing its name and spreads across flat terrain in the western part of Siberia. The town serves as a transport hub with direct access to several overland routes.

A small settlement appeared here in the second half of the 17th century and grew quickly into a trading center. Catherine the Great granted town status and gave it its current name in the late 18th century.

The Nikolskaya Trade Fair, established in 1721 by Peter the Great, became a central economic event that shaped regional commerce in Siberia.

The town lies near highway M51 and serves as a stopover on journeys between western Siberia and central Russia. Winter months bring low temperatures, so a visit between May and September works best.

The town takes its name from the river Ishim, which itself comes from a Tatar word for land traversed by water. Despite extreme winter temperatures, the population has remained remarkably steady for decades.

Location: Tyumen Oblast

Inception: 1687

Elevation above the sea: 80 m

Website: https://ishim.admtyumen.ru

GPS coordinates: 56.11667,69.50000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:35