Ekaterinburg

The central square of the city was originally called the Church Square. And, of course, at first merchants gathered here. After some time first stone buildings appeared around the square. In one of them was located the Mountain Chancellery. In the XX century, the square was transformed: it was paved with stones, which has survived to nowadays. In the thirties the church received the status of a cathedral, in honor of which the square was renamed. Thus, by the beginning of the 20 century, the square was tightly surround by buildings. The first political demonstrations and rallies took place here in 1905. In honor of these events, fourteen years later, the square received its current name. In the years of Soviet power, the square was the center of many events. Today there are popular shopping centers — Passage, Uspensky, and Europe are situated near the square. Different restaurants and cafes are located within walking distance. Concerts are held here on holidays.

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1905 Square, Ekaterinburg, Russia

The Sevastyanov House in Ekaterinburg is a mansion built in the first quarter of the XIX century on the bank of the Iset River. The house of the Ural businessman Nikolai Sevastyanov is an example of eclecticism, combining Gothic and Moorish architectural styles in the Ural-Siberian region. According to legend, the owner built a luxurious mansion to the envy of the whole city, and he himself lived in a small house opposite. He was sitting on a bench in front of the house, admired his creation every evening.
After Sevastyanov received a promotion in St. Petersburg, the building was acquired by the treasury. From 1874 to 1917, the house based the Ekaterinburg District Court, then the country’s first Ural Commissariat of Labor. The architectural style of the building influenced the appearance of neo-Gothic buildings in Ekaterinburg. In 2008, a decision was made to reconstruct the building for the residence of the President of Russia at the SCO summit.

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Lenina Avenue, 35, Ekaterinburg, Russia

The palace and park ensemble of the Rastorguyev-Kharitonov Palace is an architectural monument of the XVIII century. It is located in center of Ekaterinburg. The manor is surrounded by many legends. According to one of them, Rastorguev arranged chapels for the Old Believers, who were forbidden to conduct divine services. He secretly belonged to them, kept the old-believers books and icons in the house. Dozens of dissenters came to Rastorguev’s house at night to send their services there. If strangers approached the house, the merchant warned guests, and they leftit through a secret exit in a remote place.
The manor complex is a typical example of urban estates of the first third of the XIX century in the classicism style. The manor park is located behind the house and has an artificial lake with a picturesque rotunda on the island. The main park avenues form a three-raywith a rotunda in the focus. Some of the larch and linden trees in the lower part of the park are about 200 years old and are the oldest trees in the city. The park is one of the largest parks in Ekaterinburg.

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Karla Liebknekhta str., 44, Ekaterinburg, Russia

The literary quarter of Ekaterinburg is a large museum complex that unites the names of several Urals writers who lived here once. The decision to create this museum complex was made in 1980. It includes the house-museum of Mamin-Sibiryak, the house-museum of Bazhov, the museum «Literary life of the XIX century», and the Chamber Theater. As part of the concept of the museum quarter, the houses of writers were transferred from various parts of Ekaterinburg and even the region to one place. The literary quarter of Ekaterinburg is a detailed reconstruction of the time periods, those when the Ural writers lived and the conditions they described. Despite the centrality, it is quiet and peaceful here. Walking along the street, paved with granite slabs and surrounded by old houses, it is not difficult to imagine yourself in Ekaterinburg of the XIX century. The Literary Quarter Park sometimes hosts classical music concerts and poetry marathons.

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Literary quarter, Ekaterinburg, Russia

The Dam on the Iset river was built in 1723 for the needs of plant, to which Ekaterinburg owes its birth. As a result, the City Pond appeared. The Historical Square is situated on both banks of the Iset river, in front of the dam,. On its territory there are a number of interesting monuments. A monument to the founders of the city Vasily Tatishev and Georg Wilhelm de Gennin, a garden with samples of Urals rocks, a monument to the Urals storyteller Bazhov and even a monument to keyboard.
The dam, or as it is affectionately called шт Ekaterinburg, — Plotinka, is the heart of modern сшен, the central venue for all city holidays and festivities.
On the right bank of the Iset River stands the main building of the Ekaterinburg Museum of Fine Arts, the former building of the plant hospital. The main exponent of the museum is the Kasli cast iron pavilion, the world famous work from the iron casting, a masterpiece of world art, the world’s only building made of cast iron. It was created for the World Exhibition in Paris in 1900 by the project of the architect from St. Petersburg Evgeny Baumgarten. The pavilion was awarded the Grand Prix of the exhibition in the category «metal products».

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City Damb and Historical Square, Ekaterinburg, Russia

The Eltsin Center is a museum of the first president of Russia. In addition, it opens unique opportunities for citizens and guests of Ekaternburg, offering them modern cultural and educational projects.
Visitors of the Yeltsin Museum can immerse themselves in the era of the early 90s. The exposition includes nine rooms. The first of them is called «Labyrinth» and tells about the Yeltsin family, his youth and coming to power. They are followed by a complex of halls, united by the name «Seven Days that Changed Russia». They tell how the first president of Russia built a new life in a new country. The last hall — the «Hall of Freedom» — collects thoughts about freedom of different people — from political figures of the former USSR to famous actors.

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Boris Yeltsin str., 1a, Ekaterinburg, Russia

The Chekist town is a residential complex, a monument of Soviet constructivism and one of the most controversial places in the Ural capital. Apartments without kitchens and bathrooms, wiretapping in ventilation and high-ranking residents are a thing of the past. Now everyone can get here, while in Soviet times, travel and passage to the territory of the complex was carried out only with a pass. The main building of this area is the Iset semicircular hotel.
In terms of constructivism, Ekaterinburg is incredibly lucky. The fact is that in the 20-30s of the last century Sverdlovsk became the center of the Urals, and intensive construction of modern buildings began here. Most of them have survived, and today Ekaterinburg remains the world’s largest collection of constructivist architecture masterpieces.

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«Chekist town» and monuments of constructivism, Lenina prospect, 69/1, Ekaterinburg, Russia

Geographical border passed between Europe and Asia in 17 km from Ekaterinburg. It is the most favorite place of tourists thanks to the opportunity to move from Europe to Asia in one-step!
Two stones laid at the base of the obelisk, which symbolized the synthesis of civilizations: one brought from the extreme point of Europe — the Roka Cape, the other — from the edge of the Asian continent — the Dezhnev Cape. Professional artists entertain the guests here. Sled dogs are organized in winter. The Urals blacksmith will help you to forge a commemorative coin with the symbols of Ekaterinburg, and then give a souvenir — the «The border breaker» certificate.
Every year this amazing place becomes the epicenter of serious passions — «Europe-Asia» ski marathon. This is the only competition with start in Europe and finish is in Asia. Marathon «Europe-Asia» with length 53 km is included in the prestigious Cup «Ski Russia marathons».

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Border of Europe and Asia, Ekaterinburg, Russia

Храм-на-Крови был построен и освящен в 2003. Это один из крупнейших храмов Екатеринбурга, всегда привлекающий множество паломников и туристов со всей России и из других стран. Полное официальное название храма — Храм-на-Крови во имя Всех святых, в земле Российской просиявших. Храм построен на месте дома инженера Ипатьева, где содержалась семья последнего императора Романова, и была расстреляна в подвале этого дома в 1918 году.

Посещение Храма-на-Крови входит в популярный паломнический маршрут.

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Orthodox church; Tsarskaya st., 10, Ekaterinburg, Russia

A visit to the Church on the Blood is part of a popular pilgrimage route. The monastery is located near Ekaterinburg on Ganina Yama in 12 km from the city. The monastery arose on the site of a mine where the remains of murdered members of the Romanov family were dumped. It is a unique complex of wooden churches in the silence of a pine forest.

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Ganina Yama, a monastery in the name of the Holy Royal Passion-bearers, Ekaterinburg, Russia