The Capital of the Urals

Yekaterinburg

Yekaterinburg, Russia's fourth-largest city, was founded in 1723 by Peter the Great as an industrial center in the Ural Mountains — the geographical b...

City at a Glance

Population
1,500,000+
Founded
1723
Area
468 km²
Timezone
UTC+5 (YEKT)
Summer
+18°C
Winter
-14°C

History

Yekaterinburg, Russia's fourth-largest city, was founded in 1723 by Peter the Great as an industrial center in the Ural Mountains — the geographical border between Europe and Asia. It's known for two dramatic historical events: the execution of the last Tsar Nicholas II and his family in 1918, and Boris Yeltsin's political rise. Today it's a major cultural and economic hub, hosting the 2018 FIFA World Cup and bidding for Expo 2025.

Top 5 Places to Visit

1

Europe-Asia Border Monument

An obelisk marking the geographical boundary between Europe and Asia on the Ural Mountain ridge. Visitors can stand with one foot in Europe and one in Asia.

2

Church on the Blood

Built on the site where Tsar Nicholas II and his family were executed in 1918. One of Russia's largest Orthodox churches, it's a major pilgrimage destination.

3

Yeltsin Center

A modern museum and cultural center dedicated to Russia's first president Boris Yeltsin, who was born in the region. Features interactive exhibits on 1990s Russia.

4

Ganina Yama Monastery

A monastery complex built over the abandoned mine shaft where the remains of the Romanov family were disposed. Seven wooden churches, one for each family member.

5

Vysotsky Observation Deck

At 186m, the highest observation deck in Russia outside Moscow, offering 360° views of the city and the Ural Mountains on clear days.

Interesting Facts

1

You can literally stand on the border between Europe and Asia here

2

The city is where the last Russian Tsar was executed in 1918

3

Yekaterinburg is Russia's third-largest city by economic output

4

Boris Yeltsin, Russia's first president, began his political career here

5

The city has more constructivist architecture than anywhere outside Moscow

Official Website

https://ekburg.ru/

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