Om, Right tributary river in Novosibirsk and Omsk regions, Russia.
The Om is a right tributary of the Irtysh River flowing across approximately 1,091 kilometers through the western Siberian plains. Along its course it joins with several tributaries including the Icha, Kama, and Tartas before emptying downstream.
For centuries this waterway served as a crucial route for trade and transportation across western Siberia, connecting remote settlements. The river became integral to how communities formed and sustained themselves as Russian expansion moved through the region.
The river supports traditional fishing practices and settlement communities throughout its course, with people depending on its waters for food and daily life. These relationships between people and the water have shaped how towns and villages organize themselves along its banks.
The river tends to flood seasonally, particularly during spring snowmelt in the surrounding plains. Visitors exploring the riverbanks should prepare for muddy and wet conditions, especially during thaw periods.
The name Om comes from Baraba Tatar language and likely refers to the slow meandering flow of water through the flat terrain. A distinctive feature is how the river moves through the vast Vasyugan Swamp, where it slows considerably and spreads across the wetland.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
