There are two types of tourism in Kolyvan - for recreation and knowledge. Kolyvan is for those who seek to learn new things, for those who are able to wonder, admire and rejoice. Admire Lake Mokhov, Mount Sinyukha, Charming. To be surprised at the beginning of the history of the Altai Territory. Enjoy the abundance of sunny days, good fishing, clean air filled with fragrant medicinal herbs.

To visit the mountainous Kolyvan and not to visit the stone-cutting plant named after II Polzunov means not to know the soul of this beautiful and interesting place, not to hear the beat of its heart. An echo of the stonecutters' past glory engulfs everyone who sets foot on the territory.

The dam that set in motion the mechanisms of the first copper-smelting plant in Altai, which saw the first stone-cutters. Green-wavy jasper that washed with its waters, from which the craftsmen made the "Queen of Vases" - the pride of Altai, Russia. The cup, symbolizing dignity, courage and courage, adorns the coat of arms of the Altai Territory. The embodiment in the stone of the spirit and strength of a person - this is what the Queen of Vaz is.

Where else can you walk around the workshops that are 211 years old, see how modern masters - stone cutters sculpt stone products. A little imagination and you can mentally transfer yourself to the 19th century. At the factory you will take a small pebble as a souvenir, which will become for you not just a souvenir, but a symbol of Kolyvan. And the opportunity to proudly say: - "I come from Altai. From the edge, where there is a stone-cutting plant."

And of course, visit the Kolyvan Museum of the History of Stone Carving in Altai. The very atmosphere of the museum is somewhat magical. Here you can see coins from 1745-55, which were held in the hands of the workers of the copper smelter. The Siberian coin was admired by stone-cutters, for 5 kopecks in 1843 received for participating in the work on the Queen of Vases, the master may have bought many gifts for his relatives. After all, all the coins were found on the territory of the village of Kolyvan and donated to the museum. With love and a desire to preserve the history of the family, household items were transferred to the museum.

The central part of the exposition is occupied by samples of stones and the work of stone cutters. Starting with the unique cameo Rodomysl of the 19th century made by Fyodor Golubtsov according to the project of Fyodor Tolstoy for 2 years in 1839 and ending with the 10 times smaller Queen of Vases in 2010 - all the works are unique and have historical value. A visit to a museum is a link of centuries.

Kolyvanstroy, Kolyvansky borok, a monument to the first melting of copper by the ambassadors of Akinfiy Demidov, a forest museum, Parizhskaya street, Fabrichnaya mountain, a necropolis where you can bow to stone cutters of the 19th century - just the listing of historical places is breathtaking.