Taltsy
Siberian Village of the 18th Century
Taltsy presents an assortment of the historical and national architecture of the indigenous people of Siberia. Visitors are permitted to explore inside the houses and try out the tools.
Taltsy gives you a taste of time travel – open your eyes to a different way of life and experience being a peasant of the 17th century!
Taltsy
Siberian Village of the 18th Century
Taltsy presents an assortment of the historical and national architecture of the indigenous people of Siberia. Visitors are permitted to explore inside the houses and try out the tools.
Taltsy gives you a taste of time travel – open your eyes to a different way of life and experience being a peasant of the 17th century!
Taltsy on the map
What’s interesting here?
- Learn the culture of the native inhabitants of Siberia
- Feel the spirit of an old Siberian village!
- Admire the unique wooden architecture of Siberia
- Guide trips in different languages
- All houses made of wood
What’s interesting here?
- Learn the culture of the native inhabitants of Siberia
- Feel the spirit of an old Siberian village!
- Admire the unique wooden architecture of Siberia
- Guide trips in different languages
- All houses made of wood
Taltsy village
An authentic fortress!
Tourists can climb on the fortress walls
The fortress looks very impressive
Taltsy attractions
The village is divided into historical and cultural zones where tourists can learn linked traditions of Tofalar, Buryat, Evenk and Russian people. They are indigenous tribes of the Baikal region and Siberia.
An old mansion
in the inner yard
Here tourists can see different tools
An authentic wooden house
Russian village
Every abode that you will see in Taltsy are real houses of real people. These buildings were from old abandoned villages that were moved and restored in Taltsy.
Imagine that you suddenly found yourself in a Siberian town of the 18th century! After teleporting in your peasant village, you can explore the world of ancient craftsmanship and test your creativity using these old-fashioned tools.
There are many exhibitions for tourists
Taltsy streets
Angara river in Taltsy
Buryat village
Many years ago, the ancestors of modern Buryats were nomadic people engaged in cattle breeding. They built yurts – temporary dwellings, as well as other outbuildings. One particular interest is the exposition «The House of the Shaman.»
Buryat people house with souvenir shop inside
Evenk village
Evenk people are the native inhabitants of Siberia engaged in reindeer husbandry. The Evenk village was reconstructed in Taltsy. Now tourists can see a tent made of logs and bark, labaz (a warehouse for storing food), drying devices, fishing nets, and much more.
Taltsy streets
Here tourists can taste local people cuisine
Tofalar village
The Tofalar – these people live along the mountains of East Sayan (a mountain ridge). They are also nomadic, but living in a mountainous area left an imprint in their lives.
Taltsy streets
Taltsy Activities
The museum offers a unique opportunity to test your skills in various crafts. Choose a master class to your liking: a blacksmith, a joiner, a tanner, a potter, or even a doll master! The cost of courses varies from 200 to 2000 roubles.
Museum working hours:
Every day, from 10:00 to 17:00
Ticket price:
Adults – 300 rubles
Kids – 50 rubles
Making birch bark products
Weaving workshop
Taltsy village
An authentic fortress!
Tourists can climb on the fortress walls
The fortress looks very impressive
Taltsy attractions
The village is divided into historical and cultural zones where tourists can learn linked traditions of Tofalar, Buryat, Evenk and Russian people. They are indigenous tribes of the Baikal region and Siberia.
An old mansion
in the inner yard
Here tourists can see different tools
An authentic wooden house
Russian village
Every abode that you will see in Taltsy are real houses of real people. These buildings were from old abandoned villages that were moved and restored in Taltsy.
Imagine that you suddenly found yourself in a Siberian town of the 18th century! After teleporting in your peasant village, you can explore the world of ancient craftsmanship and test your creativity using these old-fashioned tools.
There are many exhibitions for tourists
Taltsy streets
Angara river in Taltsy
Buryat village
Many years ago, the ancestors of modern Buryats were nomadic people engaged in cattle breeding. They built yurts – temporary dwellings, as well as other outbuildings. One particular interest is the exposition «The House of the Shaman.»
Buryat people house with souvenir shop inside
Evenk village
Evenk people are the native inhabitants of Siberia engaged in reindeer husbandry. The Evenk village was reconstructed in Taltsy. Now tourists can see a tent made of logs and bark, labaz (a warehouse for storing food), drying devices, fishing nets, and much more.
Taltsy streets
Here tourists can taste local people cuisine
Tofalar village
The Tofalar – these people live along the mountains of East Sayan (a mountain ridge). They are also nomadic, but living in a mountainous area left an imprint in their lives.
Taltsy streets
Taltsy Activities
The museum offers a unique opportunity to test your skills in various crafts. Choose a master class to your liking: a blacksmith, a joiner, a tanner, a potter, or even a doll master! The cost of courses varies from 200 to 2000 roubles.
Museum working hours:
Every day, from 10:00 to 17:00
Ticket price:
Adults – 300 rubles
Kids – 50 rubles
Making birch bark products
Weaving workshop
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How to get to Taltsy
The village is situated a bit closer to Irkutsk than Listvyanka. There is no problem getting to the town for 40 minutes.
Local drivers always stop in Taltsy by requirement. At the beginning of your route, say «Taltsy» to the driver, that is all! The fare is 120 roubles, and the journey time from Irkutsk is about 40 minutes.
You can get to Taltsy from the Bus station also. Buy tickets from the cashier in that case.
How to get to Taltsy
The village is situated a bit closer to Irkutsk than Listvyanka. There is no problem getting to the town for 40 minutes.
Local drivers always stop in Taltsy by requirement. At the beginning of your route, say «Taltsy» to the driver, that is all! The fare is 120 roubles, and the journey time from Irkutsk is about 40 minutes.
You can get to Taltsy from the Bus station also. Buy tickets from the cashier in that case.
