Omsk, Omsk Oblast, Russia
Zdes Byl Vasya
Zdes Byl Vasya (Vasya Was Here) is a cat club on the fourth floor of the Terminal shopping centre at Prospekt Mira 9B in Omsk, near the Meditsinskaya Akademiya stop. It grew out of a volunteer home shelter, and the cats were rescued from the street, and visitors can spend time with them and adopt one. Visits are by prior booking. The club hosts paid events among the cats, including craft workshops, a cat-themed Mafia game, quests for children and joint workshops with a local creative group, and it sells handmade cat jewellery, with part of the proceeds going to the cats' upkeep. It also takes part in city fairs and festivals.
Before you go
- Booking
- Booking required
- Children
- Minimum age for children
- Adoption
- Cats available for adoption
Based on the cafe's website and visitor reviews, checked October 2026. Policies change, so confirm with the cafe before you visit.
Reviews
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