Ekaterinburg: overview
Yekaterinburg is the capital of the Urals, a modern, dynamically developing city. It deservedly has the status of the main scientific, cultural, industrial, and business center of the Sverdlovsk region. Located on the eastern slope of the Ural Mountains, on the border of Europe and Asia, Yekaterinburg ranks fourth among Russian cities in terms of population and is included in the list of historical centers of Russia. Yekaterinburg is the capital of the most dynamically developing region of Russia, the largest regional financial and service center in the Urals. The Yekaterinburg Stock Exchange ranks third in the country in terms of the volume of transactions. In addition, it is one of the largest cultural centers in the country, in the cultural space of which all kinds of cultural and artistic institutions are united. The architectural appearance of Yekaterinburg, the capital of the mining region, which dates back to its history since the 18th century, has preserved many interesting architectural monuments. The buildings of the 18th-19th centuries, as well as buildings of the Soviet era, which are vivid examples of constructivism and other styles of that period, give a special charm to the historical center of the city. There are several dozen different museums in the city, the expositions of which acquaint guests of the city with its rich history and various aspects of development. Modern Yekaterinburg is one of the leading theater centers in Russia; more than twenty theaters operate here, most of which have gained popularity not only in Russia but also abroad. Concert life in the city does not stop for a moment - the philharmonic society, concert halls, and cinemas offer their visitors the most interesting programs. Nature lovers can enjoy walks in numerous parks, squares, and arboretums.
Availability of transport hubs
Airport
Port
Railway station
Bus station
Climatic features
Winter
Winters in Yekaterinburg begin in late November and early December and they are cold and long. The average winter temperature is about -16 - ... -17 ° C. From December to February, the air temperature can drop to -40 ° C. The first snow falls in early October and completely covers the city in a white blanket only in November. It started to melt only in April.
Air temperature:
up to -7... -17 °С
Spring
Spring in Yekaterinburg comes in early April. March is still wintertime with snow, strong winds, and sub-zero temperatures. From mid-spring, the temperature gradually grows upward, reaching about + 17 ° C in May. However, such sunny and warm weather can be abruptly replaced by snow clouds, bringing with them sleet and rain.
Air temperature:
up to -8... +18 °С
Summer
Summer begins in June and lasts until the end of August. July is considered the warmest month in the Urals with an average temperature of +20 ° C. The maximum temperature is up to +35 ... + 40 ° C. Swimming in rivers and lakes in the southern and middle Urals is possible from June to August. Summer ends at the end of August when the first frost comes. Indian Summer comes in mid-September.
Air temperature:
up to +11... +24 °С
Autumn
Autumn in Yekaterinburg is rainy and chilly. As a rule, from the middle of September, there is a sharp cold snap, and at the end of the month in the evenings the temperature drops to 0 ° C. This is the "golden time" in the city: parks and squares are covered with crimson and yellow carpets of fallen leaves. At this time, hawthorn fruits are harvested. Sleet can fall in mid-October and usually melt quickly. But in November, when stable frosty weather sets in, the snow cover is already constant.
Air temperature:
up to -8... -15 °С
Useful tips
1 What to pack
- Passport
- Money, bank cards
- Booking confirmation
- Phone, camera and chargers for them
- Plug in adapter if not EU type
- Comfortable sportswear and seasonal footwear
- Umbrella or raincoat
- Insect repellents
- Protective face cream and lip balm
- Good mood
2 Top things to do
- Enjoy the views of the city from the observation deck of the Vysotsky business center
- Walk along the "Plotinka"
- Walk down Weiner street
- Visit Ganina Yama
- Learn all about stones at the Museum of the History of Stone Cutting and Jewelry Art
- Visit temples and monasteries: Temple Big Zlatoust, Temple of the Ascension of the Lord, Temple on Blood, Novo-Tikhvin monastery
- Visit the cultural and educational center of modern Russia - Yeltsin Center
- Explore the beautiful architecture of the city: Sevastyanov's House, Rastorguevs-Kharitonovs Estate, Old Railway Station, Visit the Yekaterinburg Museum of Fine Arts
- Take a photo of the Keyboard monument
3 What to bring back home
- Ural gems (malachite, jasper, serpentine, foliage) and products from them
- Nizhny Tagil trays
- Birch bark products
- Tavolzhskaya ceramics
- Sysert porcelain
- Ural Ivan-tea
- Ural alcoholic drinks: beer "Isetskoe", balsam "Ural foothills", vodka "Old Ural", tinctures "Uralskaya Ryabina"
- Souvenirs with symbols of the Romanov royal family