Этнографический парк истории реки Чусовой, Ethnographic park in Chusovoy, Russia

The Ethnographic Park of Chusovaya River History is a collection of traditional wooden buildings from the 19th century, including peasant homes, a blacksmith shop, and a rural store. These structures show how people lived and worked in this region during that era.

Leonard Postnikov founded the park in autumn 1981 after finding abandoned 19th-century wooden buildings in depopulated villages of the Chusovoy district. A chapel from Makhnutin was moved there first, housing an exhibition on Yermak's Siberian campaign. Blacksmith, shop, fire station and peasant huts followed, forming a 19th-century village beside the Ogonyok sports school.

The park's name comes from the Chusovaya River, from whose lower towns Yermak's Cossacks set out to conquer Siberia in the 16th century. A literary section honours writers linked to the Chusovaya land, among them Viktor Astafyev and Alexander Grin. Along the main street stand memorial signs, including a copy of the Artamonov bicycle.

The park lies near the village of Yermak, by the Arkhipovka river, separated from the Ogonyok sports school. Excursions are mainly arranged in advance, so book before travelling. The grounds are outdoors, with paths between the buildings; wear suitable footwear.

Inside the park, Balagan is a wooden toy museum where visitors can explore interactive exhibits. The museum showcases handmade toys that demonstrate traditional craft skills passed down through generations.