Yekaterinburg

Yekaterinburg is a major city in Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia, spreading along the Iset River where modern high-rises stand beside older structures across several neighborhoods. Broad avenues cross the center, where squares with monuments and patches of greenery appear between residential blocks.

Founded in 1723 as a mining and industrial settlement under Catherine I, the place grew quickly as factories multiplied during the industrial era. During the 20th century it turned into a major production center for machinery and arms.

Residents gather in parks and along the riverside during weekends for long walks or informal meetings with friends. Coffee shops remain full until late in the evening, where people sit over tea and pastries after their shifts end.

Koltsovo Airport lies outside the center and offers connections to destinations across Europe and Asia. Most points of interest in the core area can be reached on foot, particularly along the main avenues and squares.

An obelisk indicates the official border between Europe and Asia, where travelers can stand with one foot on each continent. Some street signs show both Cyrillic and Latin scripts to help visitors navigate the area.

Location: Yekaterinburg Municipality

Inception: 1723

Elevation above the sea: 237 m

Shares border with: Pervouralsk Urban Okrug, Degtyarsk Urban Okrug, Sredneuralsk Urban Okrug, Borough Upper Pyshma, Beryozovsky, Beryozovsky Urban Okrug, Beloyarsky District, Sysertsky District, Polevskoy Urban Okrug, Revda Urban Okrug

Website: http://ekburg.ru

GPS coordinates: 56.83556,60.61278

Latest update: December 12, 2025 18:56