Tyumen Landmarks Turned into Soap and Candles

A duo from Tyumen has transformed familiar city objects into original home souvenirs, creating decorative items like soap and candles shaped after local landmarks.
Feb 17, 2026
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Antonina and Valentin Orlov, a couple from Tyumen, have found an unusual way to remind people of their hometown. They have created a line of souvenirs where famous architectural symbols of Tyumen appear in the form of decorative candles, soap, and home comfort elements.

A video shows the story behind creating unique souvenirs inspired by Tyumen«s architectural landmarks.

The idea was born at the beginning of their relationship. «Everywhere has its snow globe: both St. Petersburg and Moscow have one, but Tyumen doesn»t. Well, that«s really strange. No one has thought of it here yet. I said, we need to make it happen. And Tonya immediately said: »That«s how it should be done. What is there to talk about?» Well, that«s it, we started doing it little by little,» recalls Valentin.

Their products, which include miniature copies of the water tower or Cat Square, have gained popularity among citizens and guests. The history of the creation of these unusual things can be seen in a special video recording.

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