Sverdlovsk Oblast

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Sverdlovsk Oblast, Administrative division in Ural Federal District, Russia.

Sverdlovsk Oblast extends across 194,307 square kilometers of eastern slopes of Middle and North Urals, containing numerous rivers and mineral deposits.

The region transformed into an administrative unit on January 17, 1934, during Soviet times and contained critical industrial facilities during World War II.

The territory holds 1,787 heritage sites including the Cathedral of Holy Trinity in Verkhoturye and the tilted tower of Nevyansk.

The region maintains 32,325 kilometers of roads and extensive rail networks, with Yekaterinburg functioning as the central transportation hub.

Scientists discovered the Shigir idol within this region, representing one of the earliest wooden sculptures known to archaeological research.

Location: Russia

Inception: January 17, 1934

Capital city: Yekaterinburg

Part of: Ural Federal District

Shares border with: Perm Krai, Komi Republic, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Tyumen Oblast, Kurgan Oblast, Chelyabinsk Oblast, Bashkortostan, Alexandrovsky District

Website: http://midural.ru

GPS coordinates: 58.70000,61.33333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:05

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