Undoubtedly a beautiful airport in the vicinity of Nizhnevartovsk, Russia; Nizhnevartovsk Airport is one of Russia’s massive airports and lies some 4 kilometers northwest of the city of Nizhnevartovsk. Primarily a civilian airport, they are also a key region in producing the areas’ gas. But that’s not it, the region is also famously dubbed as Russia’s oil capital, for it is Russia’s largest oil deposit – Samotlorskoye. To its attributes, the city is also the administrative center of the district of Khanty-Mansi orkug and is proclaimed the second largest city of the area.

With a population of roughly 264,000; the city is most definitely a peaceful place to visit.

How to manage your travels

Within the city, you can always choose to walk. But who’d do that when there is so much to discover in a new place and so little time? For that, it’s only preferable you take taxis or rented car(s) from the Nizhnevartovsk Airport. Though taxis can be more restricted and quite expensive, rented cars are best suited for tourists that arrive at Nizhnevartovsk Airport.

Whether you’re travelling with your family or friends, and whether you need a bike, SUV or a truck, you can simply hire one over the phone at Nizhnevartovsk Airport . There are plenty of rent-a-car services around the city and at the airport to pick from, so pick one that best caters your needs. This way, you will not only grasp onto the freedom of travelling within the city, but also the liberty of exploring it on your speed.

Discover the beauty of the city

Though the city is igniting with many festivities, they can only be caught on certain period of the year. However, do not be saddened, for there are places and landmarks, timeless and ageless, for you to visit whenever you visit. Among them, the few that you should not miss are:

Monument to Samotlor – This is a 12 meter high statue of a worker that was built somewhere in the 1970s. The structure is awe-inspiring, and comes with quite a surprise. Want to know what the surprise is? Be sure, when you visit, that you check out the ground at the foot of the monument…
Honor Alley – Displays various aviation equipments and is a treat for those techno-lovers.
Dvornik – Sculptures depicting Violinists and Artists alike. Though only recently structured, these sculptures are a delight to locals and tourists alike
City Drama Theatre – Book a date in this theatre, and discover the local culture.

The city is a small heaven, secluded from much noise and clutter. It’s serene, peaceful and offers a lot to see. Be sure to check it out thoroughly.