Botanical Garden of the Urals Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences

The Botanical Garden of the Urals is a research institution in Yekaterinburg focused on plants from the mountainous Ural region. The collection includes thousands of species in heated greenhouses and outdoor growing areas, arranged for study and observation.

The institution was founded by the Russian Academy of Sciences to study and protect plants from the Ural Mountains. Over time, it became one of the important centers for botanical research in eastern Russia.

The garden displays plants native to the Ural Mountains and shows how local communities have traditionally used these species for food and medicine. Visitors can see how the flora changes through the seasons and what role it plays in the region's identity.

The garden is open year-round and offers guided tours through indoor and outdoor areas for different interests. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and prepare for significant walking distances, as the collection spreads across large grounds.

The garden houses special collections of rock plants and alpine vegetation that survive in extreme elevations of the Urals. This delicate flora is rarely seen elsewhere and displays remarkable adaptations to harsh conditions.

Location: Yekaterinburg

Website: http://botgard.uran.ru

GPS coordinates: 56.79501,60.60100

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:44