Екатеринбургская агломерация, Metropolitan area in Ural Mountains, Russia
The Yekaterinburg Metropolitan Area is a large urban region in the Ural Mountains that spans multiple cities connected through nine settlement corridors. The area includes several industrial and administrative centers linked through fourteen major transport routes.
The area began in 1723 with the founding of Yekaterinburg as a mining town at the border between Europe and Asia. Over time it developed into a major hub for industry and trade connecting both sides of the continent.
The region hosts several universities and research centers focused on engineering and technology development. You will notice many young professionals and students throughout the area, shaping its character and direction.
The area is best explored using public transportation, as buses and railways connect the various settlements throughout the region. Plan for multiple days to visit the different centers and explore their distinct character.
The area holds half the region's population and three-fifths of the regional investments despite covering only part of the whole oblast. This concentration makes it one of the strongest economic centers across the entire Ural.
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