Located near Kemerovo "Tomsk Pisanitsa" (distance to the city about 60 km). This is a cultural and historical center, located under the open sky of Kuzbass, on the banks of the Tom River. The natural complex was founded in 1988. Scientists have devoted many years to the study of this world famous monument. Further in the article we will learn more about the history of the Tomsk Pisanitsa Nature Reserve (Kemerovo), a photo of which can be seen below.
History of occurrence
It is not known for certain when and by whom this rock was discovered with drawings of primitive people. The earliest descriptions of this place are found in the writings of many ancient travelers and scholars from the 17th century. In the middle of the 20th century, Soviet historians began to study petroglyphs. Long-term studies of antiquity were enclosed in the scientific work “Treasures of Tomsk Scribes” (1972). The authors of this monumental work were scientists A.P. Okladnikov and A.I. Martynov. Several dozens of articles in scientific journals around the world are devoted to this topic. Thanks to the work of these scientists, it is easier for modern society to understand what kind of vision the world had ancient people, what was their worldview.
The activities of Soviet researchers
In the 60-80s of the last century, a group of historians and their students was created under the leadership of Anatoly Ivanovich Martynov. They did a great job of restoring and preserving the ancient monument. The first restoration was carried out, a staircase was built, which to this day serves as the main descent to the rock. Thanks to radio and television reports, essays in magazines and newspapers, ordinary people learned about this monument. The first excursions to the ancient place began to be organized.
Since 1968, the territory adjacent to the pisanitsa has been declared a reserve, and in 1988 this place became a museum. A team of like-minded people headed by candidate of historical sciences V.M. Kimeev laid the foundations for the activities of this archaeological center. The first expeditions were organized to study the culture of the indigenous population of the Pritomie - Shors. The formation of the ethnographic component of the museum also began. It included architectural and ethnographic complexes "Shorsky ulus Kezek" and "Russian Siberian village". At the same time, topographic surveys of the area were carried out, the production of souvenirs began. At the end of the eighties of the last century, downstream of the Tom River, by the exploration and archaeological expedition organized by the museum staff, new drawings of primitive man were found.
Research activities
In 1991, the historical and cultural complex was headed by Galina Semenovna Martynova, candidate of historical sciences. During her leadership, the Tomsk Pisanitsa Museum (Kemerovo) continued its development. New expositions appeared in it, several conferences and seminars were held. In 1995, an international meeting dedicated to cave paintings organized by the reserve employees took place. The largest museum in Russia, which stores a collection of cave paintings "Asia Petroglyphs" and the Archeodrom complex, was also created with the assistance of the center's team.
By the mid-90s, Tomsk Pisanitsa (Kemerovo) was gaining world fame, actively participating in scientific competitions and historical forums. By the end of XX - beginning of XXI centuries. such exhibition complexes as “Mythology and Epic of the
Peoples of Siberia”, “Living Archeology”, “Time, Space and Calendars” and “Slavic Mythological Forest” were created.
New leadership
From 2004 to this day, Kaplunov Valery Alexandrovich has been at the helm of the reign of the archaeological complex. Under his leadership, in 2005, a complete reconstruction of the reserve. During its existence, Tomsk Pisanitsa (Kemerovo) has become a world-famous research center. The main specialist of the center, academician of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences Anatoly Ivanovich Martynov, is his permanent consultant, a man who has devoted most of his long life to the study and preservation of the reserve. The information collected by the museum staff during scientific expeditions and research work formed the basis of 4 doctoral dissertations and many scientific articles.
Natural and cultural center today
Today, the Tomsk Pisanitsa Nature Reserve (Kemerovo) continues its development. This is a modern archaeological complex. It combines natural originality, research and cultural activities. "Tomsk pisanitsa" is the real pride of Kuzbass. The reserve team consists of several dozen people. They work in various directions: from the organization of tourist excursions to the restoration of the archaeological complex. The territory of the Tomsk Pisanitsa complex is not only a research center, it is also a favorite vacation spot for residents of Kuzbass and guests of the region. The reserve hosts a lot of people. Simple tourists and world-famous stars, politicians, scientists, businessmen come here. Many world famous celebrities have visited this ancient place. Among them are world champion Anatoly Karpov, opera singer Dmitry Hvorostovsky, Valentina Tolkunova, traveler Yuri Senkevich, cosmonaut Alexei Leonov and others. Children's excursions are also held here.
The nature of the historical and cultural center
The flora of the territory is represented by a huge number of species. The fauna of the reserve is diverse in its composition. The vegetation of the natural complex, and this is almost ¼ of the flora of the Kemerovo region, includes about 40 species of trees, shrubs and grasses. Some plant species are tertiary relics, and feathery feathers are listed in the Red Book of Russia. The fauna of the reserve is also significant and diverse. Its permanent inhabitants include columns, fox, badger, ermine and many other small and large animals. Moose, wolves and lynxes also live here.
Tomsk Pisanitsa (Kemerovo). How to get to the reserve complex
You must get to the Yashkinsky highway through the Kirovsky district. You need to move all the time along the main road through the Kuznetsk bridge. It is important not to miss the left turn. Next will be a railway crossing. After it you need to turn left again. Then you should continue driving along the bridge, turn right at the first intersection, and also at the second. Now at the second traffic light there will be a ramp to the left. Next, you will need to move all the time along the main lane. If there is no personal transport, you can take the Kemerovo - Tomsk Pisanitsa shuttle bus. The route runs from the city and directly to the village of Yashkino.