The Top Attractions in Yekaterinburg, Russia

Pay your respects to the soldiers who lost their lives during the War in Afghanistan and the Chechen War. Named after the aircrafts responsible for transporting bodies back to Russia, the names of fallen service personnel are inscribed on the monument.

Contemplate this gentle tribute to the Romanov family who were thrown unceremoniously down the Ganina Mining Pit upon their execution. Just out of town, the monastery is a conglomerate of wooden chapels, statues and photographs commemorating the fallen family.

This church was built on the site where the the Romanov family, Russia’s last royal family, were executed by the Bolsheviks under Lenin’s orders. Completed in 2003, the basement of the original home, the Ipatiev House, has been incorporated into the design.

Gaze across Yekaterinburg’s sweeping skyline from the Vysotsky Viewing Platform and get your bearings as you take the city in.

Found on the city outskirts, this museum has an impressive collection of vintage and retro military vehicles. Educate yourself with one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of army boats, planes, tanks and artillery pieces in the world.

The Ural Mountains are one of the most plentiful sources of gems and precious stones in Russia. Delight in the craftsmanship that goes into turning raw emeralds, diamonds and malachite into works of art.