Yarsalinsky stage, dated as II-III AD, was pointed out by V.N. Chernetsov as the first stage of the Nizhneobsky archaeological culture. Chernetsov associated this culture with the "already formed tribes of Khanty people". This period was characterized by few and poorly documented materials mainly from the North of the Tyumen region. Today, sources from ancient history of the region have multiplied in numbers. Among the new sites, where Yarsalinsky ceramics have been found, are sites Yarte II, Ur-Yaha I on Yamal and Ust-Vasegan fortified settlement. But none of these monuments have been excavated, and ceramic findings from these site are very few. Hearth and parts of one ceramic vessel of Yar-salinsky type were found on the site Komatyse 2 in Bolshezemelskaya tundra. The largest collection of Yarsalinsky ceramics came from the excavation of the Evra 25 fortified settlement (river Konda basin), where it was mixed with Karimsky ceramics. Currently Yarsalinsky stage is recognized only by the authentic ceramics, that has been found in the multilayer monuments. We don't know separate Yarsalinsky settlements, buildings or burial sites. We do not have any idea about other elements of Yarsalinsky material culture, except for the ceramic tableware. And even its characteristics needs to be clarified. In this context, the question is what is a Yarsalinsky stage - myth or reality? In today's view this is the final stage of the Kulai cultural-historical community existence in the Lower Ob region, as well in Konda basin, where it was initially identified. Its characterization lies in the future, as long as single layered and stratified monuments from this period are discovered and excavated. It would make sense to leave the historical name of «Yarsalinsky» despite the fact that the actual findings on Yar-sal (Yamal) are dated from a later period of time. Blind spot in history between the antiquities like Ust-Poluj and Us-Tolt (Karymsky antiquities) shows the reality of the existence of this period, which corresponds in time to the late Kulai monuments. Another argument in favor of the Yarsalinsky stage is the look of the Karymsky ceramic table-ware, which shows a clear genetic link to Yarsalinsky ceramics.
