The Best Things to Do in Yekaterinburg
Russia’s fourth biggest city is packed with architecture, sculptures, restaurants and cultural events. Home to important historical sites and buildings, as well as a vibrant nightlife scene, Yekaterinburg is overflowing with things to see and do. Here are our top picks.
Explore the city on a Red Line Walking Tour
Thanks to several passionate residents of Yekaterinburg, the Red Line Walking Tour is a self-guided route that takes you past 35 of the city’s top attractions. At your own pace, get acquainted with Yekaterinburg along a 5.5 kilometre (3.4 mile) loop that highlights some of the best views, historical sites and quirky touches the city has to offer. After starting at the Square of 1905, stroll along the Rabochaya Molodezh embankment and make your way past the State Opera and Ballet Theatre to discover two unique public sculptures, the Keyboard Monument and the Beatles Band Monument. The map is available here.
Celebrate technology at the Keyboard Monument
1. Cook like a local at the Pelmeni Club
Restaurant, Russian, Vegetarian, Healthy, Vegan, Gluten-free, Fast Food
The Pelmeni Club is a cheap and cheerful experience in Russian cuisine. The small and cozy restaurant offers a wide range of sweet and savoury Russian style dumplings using local ingredients and flavours, as well as giving its customers the opportunity to make their own food. Depending on your interest level you can either bind your dumpling portion yourself, or stuff dough to make your own. There are also children’s workshops available. The restaurant has been so popular it has opened a second restaurant on ul., Lunacharsky. English menus are available.
2. Vysotsky Viewing Platform
Building
3. Dine overlooking a sensational cityscape
Restaurant, Russian, European, Asian
4. Contemplate the ending of an empire at Church upon the Blood
Church, Memorial, Museum
5. Relax in Victory Park
Forest, Park
6. Acquaint yourself with the Russian Federation’s first President
Museum
7. See a show at Yekaterinburg State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre
Theater, Theatre
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