Novokuznetsk is the largest city in the Kemerovo region of Russia, with a population over 550,000 people. It is situated on the Tom River. The climate is quite humid. Main attractions include the National History Museum exhibiting the region's natural resources, history, and military conflicts. The Literary-Memorial Museum of author Fyodor Dostoevsky consists of 5 halls relating to his life and work. The Memorial Museum of Battle and Labor Glory honors the contribution of the Kuznetsk Metallurgical Combine in World War 2. Other attractions include the Science-Technology Museum based on the metallurgical plant, the oldest Transfiguration Cathedral from the 18th century, and the Kuznet