The textbook is intended for students of the second and fourth years of the Faculty of History and Philology , students in the direction of training 072300 62 museology and protection of objects of cultural and natural heritage , and students of the disciplines "Cultural and Natural Monuments of Siberia" , "Cultural and natural heritage of the Republic of Altai" and "Protection of cultural and natural heritage in the Republic of Altai". The manual summarizes information on various objects of natural and cultural heritage of Siberia and the Republic of Altai. The manual will help students to exercise self-control in the process of preparing for practical classes and exams .