Between June 13, 1921 and May 25, 1925, it served as the administrative center of Novonikolayevsk Governorate, which was separated from Tomsk Governorate.
Në mes të muajit qershor 13, 1921 dhe Mund 25, 1925, ai ka shërbyer si qendra administrative e Novonikolayevsk Governorate, e cila u nda nga Tomsk Governorate.