named after the Om river. This hydronym in the dialect of Baraba Tatars means "the quiet one".

History

Imperial period

The creation of the Omsk fortress, like other Upper Irtysh fortresses, was caused by the urgent need to strengthen the trade route to China. The credit for their arrangement belongs entirely to the Siberian governor, Prince M.P. Gagarin. However, he also bears a large share of the responsibility.

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