Rentereya, Federal cultural heritage site in Tobolsk Kremlin, Russia
Rentereya is a substantial stone building within the Tobolsk Kremlin complex, showing characteristic features of early 18th-century Russian construction methods. The structure displays solid masonry and classical architectural details typical of administrative buildings built during that period in Siberia.
Matvey Gagarin commissioned the Rentereya in 1714 as part of a major building campaign that transformed the Tobolsk Kremlin into an important regional administrative center. The structure was erected during a time when Siberia under Russian control was rapidly expanding and required new administrative facilities.
The Rentereya represents an essential component of Russian architectural preservation efforts, maintaining its status as a federally protected cultural monument.
The building can be visited year-round as part of guided tours through the Tobolsk Kremlin complex. The best time to visit is during warmer months when the pathways are easily passable and you can explore the entire kremlin grounds comfortably.
The building was one of the early administrative structures specifically designed to handle financial operations for Siberian colonial territories. Its existence shows how Russia was already attempting to organize distant regions with structured administrative systems in the early 18th century.
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