Discover Bogashevo: Cedar Landscapes and Ski Routes

Bogashevo combines cedar-dotted surroundings with several ski trails that start in the village. Another local point of interest is the local history museum at the A. I. Fyodorov School. When looking for a holiday rental, you can first decide what you want to focus on: winter routes, scenery, or a glimpse of local history.

Cedar Landscapes and Local History

Cedar groves shape the landscape around Bogashevo. Cedar groves also shape the landscape around Bogashevo and the neighboring villages of Nekrasovo, Voronovo, Anikino, and Petukhovo. Russian peasants established these groves near their villages through community effort. The history of the cedar groves therefore extends beyond Bogashevo to the neighboring villages named above.

The local history museum at the A. I. Fyodorov School is located at 28 Kievskaya Street in Bogashevo. If you are planning a visit, check current visiting arrangements in advance. This makes the museum’s location clear without assuming any particular access arrangements or opening hours.

Cross-Country Skiing and Ski Routes from Bogashevo

A groomed cross-country ski trail runs from Bogashevo to Loskutovo. There, it follows the edge of the village, passes the new school, and continues to the agricultural machinery garage. Before setting out on a winter trip, check the current trail conditions and access arrangements.

A 20-kilometer ski route runs from Bogashevo via Loskutovo, Luchanovo, and Anikino to Tomsk. Another route, 15 kilometers long, also starts in Bogashevo and runs via Nekrasovo and Voronovo. Along the way, it passes the Voronovo cedar grove, a shale rock outcrop, and a coniferous forest; it ends at the wooden church in Petukhovo.

The two longer routes differ both in length and destination: one leads to Tomsk, while the other leads to the wooden church in Petukhovo. The waypoints listed also give each route a different character. This information can help you choose a route, but it does not replace checking current conditions.

Getting There and Planning

The information desk at Tomsk-1 railway station serves as a meeting point for one of the routes. The route description lists a suburban train or bus No. 119 for the journey to Bogashevo. Check current timetables before traveling to make sure your journey fits your plans.

When choosing a holiday rental in Bogashevo, the ski trails that start there and the cedar-dotted surroundings can help shape the focus of your stay.

More Destinations in Tomsk Oblast

Tomsk Oblast also has distinctive nature and cultural destinations. In Bakcharsky District, the 27-kilometer route «Zov bolotnoy tishiny» is designed for all-terrain vehicles and hiking. It is intended for visitors aged 12 to 70. Excursions must be booked in advance and accompanied by staff. Check current arrangements directly with the protected area before traveling.

The «Chumel Chvech» Museum on Lake Oskino in Parabelsky District introduces visitors to the culture and everyday life of the southern Selkup people who live there. Visits are by prior arrangement. Among the museum’s first buildings are a half-dugout with a pyramidal roof, used until the 17th century; the log house «chulmat»; an earthen oven; raised granary buildings; and a Russian log house with a vegetable garden. The buildings illustrate the homes and everyday life of the southern Selkup people.

The «Okolitsa» Park offers another regional cultural attraction: works by artisans can be viewed there year-round. Special event spaces present traditions shaped by Russian, Tatar, Chinese, Uzbek, Selkup, and other cultures.

Discover More Destinations

Discover more destinations: Seversk, Asino, Kaftanchikovo, Semiluzhki, Strezhevoy, Svetlyy, Barabinka, Rodionovo.

For the main travel overview: Tomsk Oblast.