Tomsk oblast, Russia (Tomskaya)

The capital city of Tomsk oblast: Tomsk.

Tomsk oblast overview

Tomsk oblast (also spelled Tomskaya) lies in the south-east of West-Siberian plain (Siberian Federal District). Most of Tomsk region territory is inaccessible because it is covered with taiga woods. Capital city of the region is Tomsk.

Tomsk oblast population is about 1,039,000 (2009); land area - 316,900 sq. km.

Tomsk oblast flag

Tomsk oblast flag

Tomsk oblast coat of arms

Tomsk oblast coat of arms

Tomsk oblast map, Russia

Tomsk oblast map of Russia

Tomsk oblast economy

Largest cities of the region are Tomsk (497,000), Seversk (107,000), Strezhevoy (45,000), Asino (27,000), Kolpashevo (26,000). Tomsk oblast is divided into 16 districts, 4 towns of regional submission, 14 town settlements, 199 villages.

Tomsk oblast is rich in natural resources, particularly, oil, gas, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, peat, and underground waters.

Forests are also among the most significant assets of Tomsk region: about 20% of West Siberian forest resources are located there. Industry makes up about half of regional GDP, while agriculture contributes 19% and construction 13%.

Chemical and oil industries are the most developed in Tomsk oblast, followed by machine construction. Tomsk region major export items are: oil, methanol, machines and equipment. Oil extraction and lumbering are the major business of the region’s joint ventures.

Tomsk oblast history

The development of the territory which now belongs to Tomsk oblast began in the early 17th century. Tomsk was built as a fortress on Tom river in 1604. In 1629 the settlement became the center of the region and then trade center of Siberia.

In 1804 Tomsk was the center of Tomsk province. By the end of the 19th century Tomsk became a big economic and cultural center of Siberia. Tomsk oblast was established in 1944.

Tomsk oblast of Russia photos

Tomsk oblast nature pictures

Tomsk oblast nature

Tomsk oblast nature

Author: Andrey Gaiduk

Tomsk Russia oblast nature

Tomsk Russia oblast nature

Author: Sergey Timofeev

Tomsk oblast scenery

Tomsk oblast scenery

Author: Egor Dyukarev


Tomsk region, Russia views

Tomsk region scenery

Tomsk region scenery

Author: Sergei Loyko

Tomsk region chapel

Tomsk region chapel

Author: Sergey Timofeev

Tomsk Russia oblast winter

Tomsk Russia oblast winter

Author: Koshkin V.


Tomskaya oblast sceneries

Tomskaya oblast road

Tomskaya oblast road

Author: Dolgin Andrey

Tomskaya oblast scenery

Tomskaya oblast scenery

Author: D.Lebedev