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Tours to Yekaterinburg. Travel to Ekaterinburg. Yekaterinburg. Sverdlovsk. Legend tour.

WELCOME TO YEKATERINBURG

Ekaterinburg (Yekaterinburg) can be easily found on the geographical map of the vast Euro-Asian Continent: it is in the middle of the Ural mountains, which separate Europe and Asia. Thus, Yekaterinburg (Yekaterinburg) lies at the crossroads of 2 continents and it determines its political, economic and cultural peculiarities. It is surrounded by forests (taiga) and small lakes. After Ekaterina, the wife of Peter the Great, the city was given a name Yekaterinburg. Yekaterinburg today is a beautiful city. Current population is about 1.5 million people. The city has tram, trolley, bus routes and subway. There are more than 200 schools, 50 technical schools, 14 higher education institutions, including the Ural State University, founded in 1920; the Ural State Technical University, with more than 25,000 students, Yekaterinburg medical institute. Nine local TV channels and a lot of radio stations broadcast their programs in Yekaterinburg and Sverdlovsk region. There are six theatres, inluding Opera theatre, the circus, four stadiums, several concert halls and museums. More than 600 monuments of history and culture are located in the city, and 43 of them are considered to be top national monuments because of their special significance.

Ekaterinburg (German spelling Yekaterinburg, formerly known as Sverdlovsk)

People often find it confusing that Ekaterinburg (Yekaterinburg) city is known by several names. from 1921 to 1991 the city's name was Sverdlovsk and ones with the older maps should look for this name instead of Ekaterinburg (Yekaterinburg).

After the Russian revolution of 1917 there were new heros and Sverdlov, one of communist leaders was one of them. So, the old city of Ekaterinburg (Yekaterinburg) was re-named after him.

After perestroika has started people founded out about Sverdlov's involvement in assasination of Tsar's family and many unpleasant facts of his revolutionary activities. So, the city government decided to return the historical name of Ekaterinburg (Yekaterinburg) to the city. The town was foinded in 1723 by Peter The Great order and was named after St. Catherine. Peter's daughter's name was also Catherine, who later became Catherine The Great, the Empress of all Russia and did many good to the country.

The German spelling of Yekaterinburg is Yekaterinburg though this version is not so widesperad as the first one. There is no universal rule on how to transliterate Russian names in other languages, so there are variances.

Yekaterinburg is the major city, said to be the third largest in Russia. Though is not a major tourist center yet. It was closed for foreign visitors for many years and was "opened" only in mid ninetees.

It has lots of industry and business opportunities as a result. More and more overseas visitors come to visit Ekaterinburg every year for business and pleasure.

Welcome to Yekaterinburg, one of the most vibrant and dynamic cities in Russia, which attracts tourists from all over the world. Located on the border of Europe and Asia, this city harmoniously combines the richest historical heritage and modernity, attracting a unique cultural atmosphere and many attractions.

One of the iconic places of Yekaterinburg is the Church on Blood, built on the site of the tragic death of the last Romanov royal family. This majestic structure impresses with its architecture and energy, serves as a symbol of a sad page in the history of the country and a place of pilgrimage for thousands of people every year.

For those who are interested in the more ancient past, Yekaterinburg offers a visit to a unique museum dedicated to the great Russian industrialist Pavel Demidov. This museum will tell you about the origin of the Urals as a center of industrial power and its role in the economic development of Russia.

The city Museum of History and Archeology will not leave you indifferent either, where a rich collection of artifacts and exhibits revealing the life of the region over the centuries is presented. Here you can see both historical documents and household items that return to the distant past.

After immersing yourself in history, you should definitely take a walk through the streets of the city, where modern architecture harmoniously coexists with beautiful old buildings. Take a look at the Yekaterinburg TV Tower shining in the night, or enjoy the views from the Vysotsky observation deck, which offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the city.

Yekaterinburg is also known for its numerous parks and green areas. The Central Park named after Mayakovsky gives guests of the city the opportunity to enjoy outdoor walks, relax in the shade of trees or ride on attractions that especially delight young guests.

Visiting Yekaterinburg, one cannot ignore its gastronomic diversity. The restaurants and cafes of the city offer a variety of dishes, ranging from traditional Ural dumplings to exquisite dishes of haute cuisine. Finish your trip with dinner at the restaurant with panoramic windows, enjoying the bright lights of the city at night.

Yekaterinburg is a city that is always ready to discover something new. Regardless of the season, you will always have a wide choice of excursions, whether it's cultural events, festivals or just walking through picturesque places. Welcome to the heart of the Urals! Feel his pulse and leave a piece of your heart here.