Presentation of the book on Siberian architecture will take place at the Tomsk festival
Catchy Title: Unveiling Dreams in the Snow: Exploring Social-Architectural Experiments in Siberia at Tomsk's TOM Festival
Hey there! Have you heard about the upcoming Tomsk TOM Festival happening in the heart of Siberia? It's gonna be lit! This year, they're hosting an exclusive presentation of the intriguing book, Utopia in the Snow: Social-Architectural Experiments in Siberia, 1910-1930s. Curious about what this architectural deep dive entails? Let's take a peek!
Although I couldn't find heaps of deets on the third Tomsk TOM Festival in 2025 or the book's specific presentation, I've managed to uncover some captivating info on other events taking place nearby.
First off, make sure to check out the Tomsk State University (TSU), ranked as one of the world's top-100 universities[1]! The university's striking architecture could easily steal the show during the festival.
Recently, the VYZOV Prize Roadshow visited the vibrant city of Novosibirsk, featuring battery technology research by Evgeny Antipov[4]. Who knows, you might cross paths with the next technical genius roaming the festival grounds!
If you're more into artistic vibes, Warner Bros. Discovery's Wonderplace Alpha (California) is planning exciting musical performances and steampunk-inspired exhibitions[5]!
Lastly, two more events might spark your interest: Gado-Gado Bahasa Dunia's 9th edition (themed "Youth Lead the Future") and Delaware Shakespeare's 2025 season[2][3]. Totally worth a visit!
But I digress! Let's get back to the main event: Utopia in the Snow: Social-Architectural Experiments in Siberia, 1910-1930s. To be presented at the Tomsk TOM Festival on May 18th from 6 to 7 PM in the University Grove, this book offers a panoramic exploration of groundbreaking architectural endeavors that shaped the early 20th-century Siberian landscape.
Author Ivan Atapin explains that many of these architectural projects were experimental, revolutionary, and unprecedented in Siberia. The book covers realized projects, as well as those that didn't come to fruition due to their overly utopian nature.
From unique dwellings and complexes in Novosibirsk and Omsk, to entire new cities like Kemerovo, Novokuznetsk, and Igarka, and the changing style trends of Siberian architecture, this book is brimming with fascinating stories of architectural pioneers whose work was influenced by historical and cultural events.
With nearly a decade of researching Siberian architecture under his belt, Atapin collected valuable materials for the book, supported by colleagues from various cities. Excitingly, the book was released in April 2025 and will be available for perusal at the Garage Museum's booth during the festival!
So, mark your calendars for May 18th and get ready to discover architectural dreams-turned-reality at the Tomsk TOM Festival! Until then, happy exploring!
- The book, Utopia in the Snow: Social-Architectural Experiments in Siberia, 1910-1930s, to be presented at the Tomsk TOM Festival in 2025, offers a comprehensive exploration of pioneering architectural projects in 20th-century Siberia.
- The upcoming Tomsk TOM Festival in 2025 will not only showcase the intriguing book but also other events, such as the musical performances and steampunk-inspired exhibitions by Warner Bros. Discovery's Wonderplace Alpha.
- Ivan Atapin's book, Utopia in the Snow, featuring numerous groundbreaking architectural endeavors in Siberia, was published in April 2025. It will be available for perusal at the Garage Museum's booth during the festival.
- In addition to the Tomsk TOM Festival's main event, readers interested in lifestyle may also find events like Gado-Gado Bahasa Dunia's 9th edition and Delaware Shakespeare's 2025 season appealing, as both are worth a visit and happening around the same time.
