Ekaterinburg sights. Beautiful places in Yekaterinburg. Sverdlovsk Regional Museum of Local Lore
When arriving in any city for a day or two, you want to have time to see the maximum number of attractions and visit “cult” places. Ekaterinburg claims to be the most compact city with a million population, so you can fit the maximum number of objects into your weekend cultural program.
Each of us has our own ideas about beauty, so our selection will most likely differ significantly from the generally accepted list. For example, we will not recommend visiting the zoo - despite the fact that it is located in the city center and hundreds of rare animals are kept there. There are much more interesting zoos - in Novosibirsk or Kaliningrad. This is clearly not the “calling card” of the city.
Spending a weekend in Yekaterinburg will be interesting for residents of Yekaterinburg and other nearby cities, the journey from which will not take much time.
The approximate travel budget for one person is from 3,500 rubles.*
- Return train tickets from *;
Airplanes fly from Moscow to Yekaterinburg every day. The cheapest ticket costs *, and the flight lasts 2 hours 20 minutes. - 1 night in a hostel - * or in a 3* hotel - *;
- The average bill in a cafe is 400 rubles;
- Walks around the city, travel on public transport, souvenirs - 800 rubles.
To get into the spirit of Yekaterinburg, you should first of all walk along the Red Line (website).
The Red Line of Yekaterinburg is a pedestrian a tourist route through the historical center. The length of the route is 6.5 kilometers, it is marked with special markings on the asphalt and includes 35 main attractions of the city - from monuments and estates to streets and squares. Here are some of them that are definitely worth a look:
Central square of the city
Square 1905 is the central and oldest square in Yekaterinburg. Here is one of the most recognizable buildings - the city administration. This is an architectural monument in the neoclassical style (after reconstruction). Not taking a photo of the city administration building with its spire, clock and bas-reliefs is like not visiting Yekaterinburg. By the way, if you look closely at the entrance, you will have a clear association with the TV series “Santa Barbara”.
Dam
Plotinka is the main place for folk festivals in Yekaterinburg. The city pond was created in 1723 during the construction of the first Yekaterinburg plant. It was then that the embankment appeared. Here you can take a boat ride or listen to the songs of local musicians while crossing, admiring the portraits of Viktor Tsoi, and admire the fountains. In any case, you will not be able to walk past Plotinka, even if you try very hard. Reserve at least a couple of hours so you have time to evaluate everything. By the way, Plotinka and the underground passage were immortalized by The Prodigy in their video this year.
Monument to Tatishchev and De Gennin
You don't need to go far. Here, in the center, it makes sense to take a photo near the water tower in the Historical Park and near the monument to Tatishchev and De Gennin - the founders of Yekaterinburg. The monument appeared relatively recently, in 1998, in honor of the 275th anniversary of the city. Among local residents, the monument has an unofficial name - the Beavis and Butt-head Monument.
Sevastyanov's House
One of the most recognizable objects of Yekaterinburg is the Sevastyanov House - a palace built in the first quarter of the 19th century on the banks of the City Pond, formed by a dam on the Iset River. In 2008, the building was reconstructed and now houses the residence of the President of Russia. Several urban legends are associated with Sevastyanov's house. According to one of them, Nikolai Ivanovich Sevastyanov planned to decorate the roof of the rotunda with gold, for which he repeatedly submitted petitions even to the highest name. But since only the domes of temples are covered with gold, this request was not approved. And as punishment, the petitioner was sentenced to walk every morning to the nearest church in cast iron galoshes. According to another legend, the owner built a luxurious palace to the envy of the entire city, and he lived in a small house opposite and every evening, sitting on a bench in front of the house, he admired his creation. Then he went bankrupt and was forced to sell the building to the Ministry of Justice.
Temple on blood
The Church on the Blood is another of the “must-see” attractions in Yekaterinburg. It was built on the site of the house of engineer Ipatiev, in which the last Russian Emperor Nicholas II and his family were detained and executed on the night of July 17, 1918. The temple itself appeared at the beginning of the 2000s, and today people come here not only to pray, but also just on excursions: almost everyone excursion route stops here to visit the temple. By the way, it was in the Temple on the Blood that blogger Ruslan Sokolovsky caught Pokemon.
Opera theatre
We would still recommend that tourists coming to Yekaterinburg take time and go to the opera house. Indicative, perhaps, is that city residents try to go out to watch opera or ballet as often as possible. Going to the opera house several times a year is considered good form. If you are not a big fan of art, then just take a walk to the theater - the building itself is beautiful and serves as one of the symbols of Yekaterinburg.
Monument to Vladimir Vysotsky and observation deck of the Vysotsky Business Center
Seeing the entire city from a bird's eye view is a mandatory program for an exemplary tourist. Open Observation deck located on the 52nd floor of the Vysotsky business center. And after going down to the first floor, you can go to the Vladimir Vysotsky Museum. The exhibition is based on the poet’s personal belongings, completely restored hotel room, in which he lived while on tour in Sverdlovsk. The Yekaterinburg museum presents a number of exhibits that are not found anywhere else in the world. Next to the Vysotsky business center, near the Antey shopping and entertainment center, there is a monument to Vladimir Vysotsky and Marina Vladi. Despite the fact that it was installed relatively recently, the monument is very popular among local residents and tourists.
Keyboard Monument
Along the Iset on the embankment there is another monument - to a computer keyboard, which was opened in 2005. Despite the fact that each “button” weighs from 100 kg, over several years the keys were partially stolen. However, the monument has now been reconstructed.
Vayner Street
It is also extremely difficult to pass by the local Arbat. This is the main pedestrian street of Yekaterinburg and is worth a stroll: firstly, there are a concentration of shopping centers where you can buy souvenirs (where would a tourist be without them?), secondly, here you will find the most bizarre sculptures: “Friends”, “Peddler” ", "Lovers", Michael Jackson and, for example, the character from "Happy Together" Gena Bukin. Among other things, street musicians, actors and clowns often perform at Weiner.
Chekist town
Ekaterinburg is considered largest center constructivist architecture. One of the most important monuments of constructivism remains the town of security officers - a mysterious place in the center of the city. The residential block began to grow in the early 1930s. According to legend, if you look at the Chekist Town from above, you can see a hammer and sickle. The sickle is the semicircular building of the Iset Hotel, the Hammer is the building of the Local History Museum with an annex.
White Tower
To visit the “White Tower” you will have to leave the city center and go down the metro (by the way, there is also something to see here), get to the Uralmash microdistrict - here is the former water tower of the UZTM plant, built in 1929-31 according to the design of Moses Reischer .
The White Tower is recognized as a monument of avant-garde architecture. It was abandoned for a long time, now active work is underway to restore it, excursions and cultural events are held.
Beaches of Yekaterinburg
If you decide to sunbathe in Yekaterinburg (which, of course, depends on the weather), then you should pay attention to Lake Shartash. You can relax here in two ways: cheap and cheerful and with comfort. The main thing is that the Ministry of Emergency Situations recognized Shartash as suitable for swimming. An important plus is that you don’t have to travel outside the city.
The lake is located within the city. There are no sunbeds or umbrellas provided here. Therefore, you need to go with your “accessories”.
How to get there: you can get to Shartash by buses No. 13k, 25, 61, by trams No. 8, 13, 15, 23, 32.
The second option is to relax at the SanDali beach club. It is located on south coast Shartasha. There are Volleyball Court and a play area for children. There are also showers, a storage room, and you can rent beach equipment: sun loungers, umbrellas, mattresses, towels. Entrance to the territory beach complex free. Sun lounger rental - 200 rubles.
SanDali address: Peski Street, 13A.
Where to eat
You can have an inexpensive lunch in the very center of the city: in the building of the Iset Hotel (by the way, this is also a monument of constructivism) there is an establishment called “Factory Kitchen”. It opened on the site of the iconic Ural dumplings. The average bill for the center of Yekaterinburg here is quite affordable - 200 rubles.
Opening hours:**
Mon – Thu: 11:00 – 21:00.
Fri – Sat: 11:00 – 21:30.
Sun: 12:00 – 21:00.
Address: Lenin Avenue, 69/1
Website: fabrikakuhnyaekb.ru.
Yeltsin Center
It’s worth visiting this place if only to see what director Nikita Mikhalkov so intensely criticizes and praises, for example, German Gref. The museum of the first president of Russia has an art gallery, a cinema and conference hall, a bookstore, a cafe, an archive, a library, and a scientific amusement park. Here you can ride in glass elevators overlooking the embankment or sit by the fountains on the second floor. The entrance ticket costs 200 rubles.
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Ekaterinburg is a self-sufficient and independent city. Although the distance from Moscow - more than one and a half thousand kilometers - might suggest a boring definition of “periphery”. Not so! Yekaterinburg connects Europe and Asia, Yekaterinburg is the only official (by royal decree) “mountain city” of Russia, recognized in 2002 by the UNESCO commission as one of the 12 ideal cities in the world. Yekaterinburg and its surroundings are an amazing region where nature and historical appearance are equally unique, industry is equally important (the frame of the American Statue of Liberty and the roof of the British Parliament were made by local craftsmen!) and modern infrastructure. There are dozens of theaters here, there are ultra-modern shopping centers, skyscrapers, and at the same time, almost the largest number of constructivist architectural monuments in the world has been preserved. The capital of the Urals, for example, the fourth most populous city in our country, is difficult to get to know well in one day. The city, named after the wife of the first Russian emperor, is ready to demonstrate too many interesting things, while at all times it was recognized as particularly significant for the development of Russia. We have, however, tried to offer optimal route for a “quick” but very educational trip. Fortunately, the townspeople and administration managed not only to preserve architectural and historical monuments, but to harmoniously integrate completely modern attractions into the landscapes.
Yekaterinburg is a self-sufficient and independent city. Yekaterinburg connects Europe and Asia, it is the only official (by royal decree) "mountain city" of Russia, in 2002 acknowledged by UNESCO Commission as one of the 12 perfect cities in the world. Yekaterinburg and its surroundings are an amazing region, where nature and historical appearance are equally unique, industry is equally important (the frame of the American Statue of Liberty and the roof of the British Parliament was made by local craftsmen!) And modern infrastructure. Dozens of theaters open here, there are super-modern shopping centers, skyscrapers, and at the same time the world"s largest number of architectural monuments of constructivism has been preserved. The capital of the Urals, the fourth most populous city in our country , it is difficult to know well in one day. Too many interesting things are ready to demonstrate the city named after the wife of the first Russian emperor, which at all times was recognized as particularly significant for the development of Russia, however,. tried to suggest the best route for a "fast", but very informative journey. Fortunately, local people and the City preserved monuments and history, and harmoniously fit modern sights into the landscape.
Cafe, Attraction
Almost our entire route will fit into a wonderful walking tour through the city center. At the same time, it will turn out to be not so much museum-historical as informative - we will gain knowledge in almost all areas of science, the impressions will be the most positive. So, in the morning we start from the central square of Yekaterinburg. If your hotel is not located in the center, then you can use the local metro (by the way, the fourth in Russia). On its only branch we select the station - “Ploshchad 1905 Goda”. The name, of course, is associated with historical events in the country. Once upon a time, the place, which became central in the very first years after the founding of the industrial city, was called both Trade and Cathedral. And if in the fifth year of the last century the first rallies of workers simply began here, then by the 1930s the main cathedral was demolished. Since then, the image of the square has changed slightly; today in the center there is a beautiful city administration building. Nearby is Vayner Street, the so-called “Ural Arbat”. In winter, there is an ice skating rink and exhibitions of ice sculptures are held here. After admiring the architecture, we head to the Mamma`s Big House cafe, which is a five-minute walk from here. We have 20–30 minutes to quietly drink coffee and cake. So, here you can take “Millefeuille” made from puff pastry with delicate Mascarpone cheese cream and a cup of cappuccino with chocolate or cinnamon.
Square of 1905 year
Almost all of the sights will be in the city center. It will not be so much museum-historical route as more informative - get knowledge in almost all areas of science. Start from the central square of Yekaterinburg. If your hotel is not located in the center, then you can use local subway. There is only one line, where we choose metro station - “Square of 1905 year”. Its name relates to historical events in the country. Once the place, which became central in the very first years after the city was founded, was called the Trade and the Cathedral. In 1905 the first rallies of workers began here, and by 1930 the main cathedral was demolished. Since that time the image of the square has changed insignificantly, today in the center is a beautiful building of the city administration. Nearby - Weiner Street, the so-called “Ural Arbat”. In winter, there is ice rink and exhibitions of ice sculptures.
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Then we go down the street on March 8, turn onto Malysheva, and soon find ourselves in front of the land art object “Keyboard”. This original “monument”, by the way, has still not been officially recognized as an object cultural significance. Although it was from him that in 2011 they began to lay the “Red Line” route, connecting 32 of the city’s most popular cultural sites.
A large concrete keyboard on a scale of 30:1 was opened in 2005 as a special project for an arts festival. 104 flat “keys” with embossed symbols of the alphabet and other symbols (they are also benches for everyone) are located in a standard QWERTY layout. Each button weighs almost 100 to 500 kg.
Townspeople and tourists are very fond of the keyboard monument; they relax on it during hiking and take a lot of pictures. Culturologists evaluate it as a landscape design and environmental experiment, some even compare it to a modern “rock garden.” In any case, such an extraordinary city site is worthy of a visit.
Go down March 8th Street, turn to Malyshev Street, and soon we face the land-art object “Keypad”. This original “monument”, by the way, has not been officially recognized as an object of cultural significance. Although it was that place where in 2011 began to build the “Red Line” route, which connected 32 most popular cultural sites of the city.
A large concrete keypad in scale of 30:1 was opened in 2005, as a special project of the Arts Festival. 104 flat “keys” with a relief design of the alphabet and other symbols (benches for everyone) are located in the standard layout of QWERTY. Each button weighs from 100 to 500 kg.
Local people and tourists are very fond of the keypad monument; it is a good place to have a rest while hiking and to take pics. Cultural scientists evaluate it as a landscape-design and environmental experiment; others compare it with modern “garden of stones.” In any case, such an extraordinary object of the city is worth visiting.
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From the concrete keyboard along Gorky Street (to house number 4) a few minutes walk - and we are at the next attraction. The Yekaterinburg Ironworks was built on this site back in 1723. Now there is a museum that combines as many as five monuments of industrial architecture of the second half of the 19th century. These are the fortress wall, the premises of the timber drying shop, the storeroom and the drafting room, as well as the two-tier wall of the turning shop of the mechanical factory.
In the halls you can independently or as part of an excursion group explore three exhibition departments: “History of development and planning of Yekaterinburg”, “ Stone belt", "History of old Ural technology". Visitors can also visit the archive and library of rare books. Why is it important to familiarize yourself with the exhibits of this cultural site? Because once upon a time the whole history of the now metropolis, and then small settlement around the plant, began with the industrial development of mineral deposits. Special houses were also built in the foothills. The museum will be especially interesting for men and boys.
Museum of the history of architecture and Ural industrial engineering
From the keypad monument through Gorky Street (to house number 4) a few minutes walk - and we are by next stop. At this place in 1723 Yekaterinburg metallurgical plant was built. Now here is a museum that combines five monuments of industrial architecture of the second half of the XIX century. This is the fortress wall, the wood drying shop, the storeroom and the drawing room, as well as the two-storey wall of turnery of the mechanical factory.
Three exhibition halls you can visit by yourself, or as part of the tour group: “History of development and planning of Yekaterinburg city”, “Stone Belt”, “History of old Ural machinery”. Visitors can visit the archive and the library of rare books. Why is it important to see exhibits of this cultural object? Because once the whole history of the present city, and then the small settlement around the plant, began with the industrial development of fossil deposits. The museum will be especially interesting for men and boys.
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The largest Ural museum association, the Sverdlovsk Regional Museum of Local Lore, considers the Museum of Nature in Yekaterinburg to be its oldest department. It is located here, on the shore of the historical dam. The museum's collection includes almost 60 thousand exhibits. If you are passing through the city and cannot really see all the beauties of the Urals, the museum is a wonderful chance to get acquainted with a truly unique natural place.
The museum aims to show the Urals in its historical development and diversity: the stages of formation of the Ural Mountains, plants and animals that once lived in the local ecosystem. The most famous exhibits are the skeletons of a mammoth, broad-horned deer and cave bear. However, only the latter can boast that all the bones belong to him. All these three exhibits were collected by local environmental scientists Alexander Vorobyov and Mikhail Cheprakov. Nearby you can see photographs taken during the excavations.
Dioramas allow you to look at representatives of the fauna in their natural environment. There is a wide collection of stuffed animals, birds and insects that live in the region, or are “passing through” - they appear here during migration. Of course, there is also a small collection of Ural gems. In this mineralogical region, there are generally 3 museums on a similar topic.
Museum of Ural Nature
The largest Ural museum association is Sverdlovsk Regional Museum of Local History - the oldest department is the Museum of Nature in Yekaterinburg. It is located on the shores of a historic dam. The collection of the museum includes almost 60 thousand exhibits. If you are passing through the city, and you do not have the opportunity to see all the beauty of the Urals, the museum is a wonderful chance to get acquainted with a truly unique natural place.
The museum aims to show the Ural in its historical development and diversity: the stages of Ural Mountains formation, extinct species of animals and plants once living in the local ecosystem. The most famous artifacts are mammoth skeletons, a wide-horned deer and a cave bear. Local environmental scientists Alexander Vorobyov and Mikhail Cheprakov collected all three exhibits. Nearby you can see photos taken during the excavations.
Dioramas allow you to look at fauna in their natural environment. Widespread collection of stuffed animals, birds and insects that live in the Ural region, or “travel” - appear here during migration. Of course, there is also a small collection of Ural gems.
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To see the most popular meeting and recreation place among Yekaterinburg residents, we just need to go down to the river. The dam of the City Pond on the Iset River was built in 1723, then rebuilt many times. The newly opened plant needed mechanical energy so that the machines could operate at full capacity. The dam fulfilled this function and practically served as the beginning of the construction of the city.
The factory dam was built from Ural larch, because... this wood does not rot in water. It rather turns to stone, that is, it becomes stronger. Despite numerous restorations, this is one of the oldest such structures in all of Russia.
Local residents either affectionately or “in their own way” call the dam “Plotinka”. This is a traditional place for mass celebrations on holidays. Students stroll here, couples meet at the designated hour, and newlyweds come to take photos. The dam is like a bridge. On one side there is a river, on the other there is a pond. In the summer there is a rental of catamarans and boats, children feed the ducks with bread.
To see the most popular meeting and recreation place for Yekaterinburg residents, go down to the river. The dam of the City Pond on the River Iset was established in 1723, then it was rebuilt many times. Plant needed mechanical energy so that the machines could work at full capacity. The dam ful-filled this function and practically served the beginning of city construction.
The factory dam was built from Ural larch, because this tree does not rot in water. It rather turning to stone becomes stronger. Despite numerous restorations, this is one of the oldest similar structures in Russia.
This is a traditional place for mass festivities during holidays, students walk here, couples meet, and newlyweds come to take pics. The dam is like a bridge. On one side, there is a river, on the other - a pond. In summer, catamaran and boat rentals, children feed ducks with bread.
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“To the glorious sons of Russia V.N. Tatishchev and V.I. Ekaterinburg is grateful to de Gennin, 1998.” So says the inscription on the monument to the founders of the city. To take a closer look, we head to Labor Square. This place is loved by city residents of all ages. Adults can sit on the benches by the fountain, young people can practice jumping and tricks on skateboards, bmx bikes and rollerblades. This is probably why the sculptural composition was nicknamed the monument to Beavis and Butt-head, which was the reason for acts of vandalism, although without much loss. Maybe the nickname, funny for teenagers, but offensive for the older generation, came from the fact that teenagers read on Wikipedia not only about the initiative to build a fortress plant by Tatishchev and Gennin, but also about the fact of their antipathy towards each other? Or is it because, due to the similarity of the 18th century figures on the monument, Yekaterinburg residents do not distinguish them from each other? For those interested, we tell you: de Gennin is on the left in a cocked hat, Tatishchev is standing on the right, he is in a wig.
By the way, in the winter of 2010, in the former Sverdlovsk, a funny event “Wrap up Yekaterinburg” was held, during which scarves were tied around the necks of the founders. This once again proves the residents’ surprisingly modern, open and ironic approach to what their city should look like.
Monument to the founders of Yekaterinburg
"To glorious sons of Russia Tatishchev and de Gennin Yekaterinburg grateful, 1998." Inscription on the monument says. To get a closer look, we head to the Plaza of Labor. This place is beloved by all citi-zens. Adults like to sit on benches by the fountain; teenagers work on jumps and tricks on skate-boards, bmx bikes and roller skates. The monument got the nickname of monument to Beavis and Batthead, which was the reason for acts of vandalism, but that. is an insulting word for older generation came from the fact that teenagers read about Tatishchev and Gennin antipathy towards each other. Or probably because these two figures look the same and city residents do not distinguish them from each other. hat, Tatishchev is on the right, wearing a wig.
By the way, in winter 2010 there was a contest “Warm up Yekaterinburg”, when citizens tied a scarf around the necks of the founders. This proves the modern, open and ironic approach of the inhabitants to the way their city should look like.
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Directly opposite Truda Square there is a famous mansion from the first quarter of the 19th century. The home of entrepreneur Nikolai Ivanovich Sevastyanov is the only “representative” of the Gothic-Moorish architectural style in the entire Ural-Siberian region.
The festive decoration of the facade of one of the most striking buildings in the city will be remembered by tourists for a long time. This building, impressive in size and layout, could be called neo-Gothic by experts, if not for the “gingerbread” appearance, green, white and red cladding.
It is known that Sevastyanov’s very first house was completed before 1817, and then it was completed. The semicircular arched rotunda on the corner is unique to Yekaterinburg, and therefore has always attracted special attention. The current appearance of the palace house, if we follow the plans of the second owner, also included a belvedere and a loggia. IN Soviet time Obviously, they “worked” on the monument as best they could. And only in 2008 it was decided to return it to its original appearance. After restoration and major repairs, it regained its original color, as far as possible, and was fenced with bars. Today it houses the Yekaterinburg residence of the country's president.
It is recommended to view the house in all its glory in the evening, when the colors of the cladding are still visible, but the backlight is already on.
Sevastyanov House
Directly opposite the Square of Labor is a famous mansion of the first quarter of the 19th century. The home of entrepreneur Nikolai Sevastyanov is the only “representative” of the Gothic-Moorish archi-tectural style throughout the Ural-Siberian region.
Festive decoration of the facade of one of the brightest buildings in the city tourists will remeber for a long time. This impressive in its size and layout building experts could name neo-Gothic, if not the “ginger-bread” image, green-white-red encasement.
It is known that the very first house was built before 1817, and then was completed. The semicircular arched rotunda at the corner is unique for Yekaterinburg and always attracted special attention. The present appearance of the palace-house, if to follow the plans of the second owner, supposed to have gazebo and loggia. Only in 2008 it was decided to return to the original look. After the restoration and major repairs, it acquired the same color as it was possible, and was fenced with bars. Today here is Yekaterinburg residence of the president of Russia.
To see the house in all its glory is better in the evening, when the colors of encasement are still distin-guishable, but the illumination is already on.
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Turning from Lenin Avenue onto Malysheva Street, five minutes later we find ourselves in the cozy restaurant “Pate”. Stylish interior, quiet - everything here is conducive to a leisurely and pleasant meal. Guests are greeted not only by the staff of the establishment, but also by the mascot of “Pate” - the charming cat Pashka. We recommend ordering beef tartare on rye toast, for main course – creamy pumpkin soup with fried pieces of chicken and farm veal medallions with mushrooms, spinach and tomatoes. For dessert, you can treat yourself to a piece of bird cherry cake and a cup of ginger tea with mint and lime.
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A five-minute walk from the restaurant is the next object of our exciting excursion - the only photographic museum in the Urals, the Metenkov House. It is no coincidence that such an institution is located in this building - it was here that the outstanding photographer Veniamin Leontievich Metenkov lived and worked. During his life, he traveled throughout the entire territory of his native land, released great amount postcards and albums with picturesque landscapes, thus leaving descendants a unique photo chronicle of the Ural region. The building itself is a cultural heritage site of the Russian Federation.
Within the walls of the museum, the atmosphere of a photographic studio of the beginning of the last century has been recreated, and unique examples of photographic art, clearly representing the history of the city and the country, are presented to the attention of guests. Regularly changing exhibitions of contemporary photographers, photo festivals, and creative meetings take place here. Inspecting the exhibition will not take much time, but will leave a lot of stunning aesthetic impressions.
Metenkov House Museum of Photography
An outstanding photographer Veniamin Metenkov lived and worked at this building. During his life he traveled all over the region, issued a huge number of postcards and albums with picturesque lanscapes. He left the descendants a unique photo-lithography of the Ural region. The building itself is an object of the cultural heritage of the Russian Federation.
Within the walls of the museum, the atmosphere of a photographic studio of the beginning of the last century was recreated, unique samples of photo art, which clearly represent the history of the city and country. There are regularly changing exhibitions of modern photographers, photo festivals, and creative meetings. This tour will not take a lot of time, however it will leave amazing aesthetic impressions.
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Rising north along the same Karl Liebknecht Street, in five minutes we will find ourselves at a place known as the “Royal Golgotha” - it was here, on the night of July 16-17, 1918, that a tragic event occurred that shocked the entire civilized world - the Bolsheviks were The family of the last Russian Emperor Nicholas II was shot. The murder took place in the basement of Ipatiev’s house, which was destroyed in September 1977.
In 2000, construction began on this site of one of the largest Orthodox churches in our country - the Church on the Blood in the name of All Saints who shone forth in the Russian Land. The completion of construction and consecration of the temple took place in July 2003. Its complex includes the upper and lower temples. The first symbolizes an unquenchable lamp, lit in memory of a terrible event that occurred in this territory. The lower church includes an execution room with authentic fragments of the Ipatiev House. The altar of the lower temple is located next to the immediate place where the Crowned Family was executed. The temple also houses the Museum of the Holy Royal Family, the exhibition of which includes personal items of members of the high family, rare photographs, archival documents and ancient publications provided by the State Archives of Russia.
The Church on the Blood is a place of pilgrimage for believers in Russia and abroad.
Church of All Saints
Going north along Karl Liebknecht Street you will reach “Tsar"s Golgotha” - on the night of July 16–17, 1918 a tragic event occurred here that shocked the entire civilized world-Bolsheviks shot The family of the last Russian Emperor Nicholas II. It happened in the basement of destroyed in September 1977 Ipatiev house.
In 2000, the construction of one of the largest Orthodox churches in our country started - the Church on the Blood in the name of All Saints in Russian Land. Construction was completed and consecration of the temple occurred in July 2003. Its complex includes the upper and lower temples. The first sym-bolizes an irresistible lamp, lit in memory of the terrible event that occurred on this territory. The structure of the lower church includes a shooting room with genuine fragments of Ipatiev House. The altar of the lower church is located next to the immediate place of execution of the Tsar family. There is a Museum of the Holy Royal Family, which displays personal items of members of family, rare photo-graphs, archival documents and old books provided by the State Archives of Russia.
Church of All Saints is a place of pilgrimage for Orthodox faithful in Russia and abroad.
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Crossing the road and going up a little towards the Kharitonovsky Garden, in five minutes we will find ourselves on Voznesenskaya Hill, in front of the Rastorguev-Kharitonov estate - one of the most valuable attractions of the city in the architectural and historical context.
The structure is an asymmetrical ensemble, made in the spirit of classicism. Throughout its history, the estate has changed more than one owner. Initially, the territory belonged to the provincial secretary S.A. Isakov, who began building the house in 1794, but died suddenly a year later. Then the plot with the construction started was purchased from his widow by the merchant L.I. Rastorguev, and in 1823 the estate was transferred into the possession of Rastorguev’s son-in-law - P.Ya. Kharitonov.
The estate and park ensemble on Voznesenskaya Gorka is shrouded in many secrets and urban legends. According to one of them, Rastorguev, who belonged to the Old Believers, organized meetings of schismatics in the dungeon of his house, who at that time were forbidden to hold services. If uninvited guests approached the house, the merchant warned those gathered, and they left the dungeon through a secret exit in a remote place. There is also an opinion that one of the secret underground passages leads to the park pond, and the other to the wine cellar. It is not possible to verify the authenticity of these versions today; in the 1930s, the underground passages of the house were walled up.
Also, according to one of the legends, Rastorguev bought the architect from the Tobolsk prison for a decent bribe, according to whose design the mansion was built. Having promised the convict freedom as a reward for building an estate with a network of underground passages, the merchant did not keep his word, and the unfortunate architect was again imprisoned in prison, where he committed suicide. According to Rastorguev’s descendants, this episode was the cause of many misfortunes that haunted the family for a long time.
Rastorguyev-Kharitonov Palace
Cross the road and go up towards the Kharitonov garden, you will see Voznesenskiy Hill and Ras-torguev-Kharitonov Palace, one of the most valuable sights of the city in an architectural and historical context.
Asymmetrical ensemble in classicism style. For its history, the manor has changed many owners. Initially, the territory belonged to the provincial secretary Isakov, in 1794, began to build house, but a year later suddenly died. Then merchant Rastorguev purchased the land and building from Isakov’s widow, and in 1823 the estate was transferred to the possession of the son-in-law of Rastorguev - Kharitonov.
The palace and park ensemble is full of secrets and urban legends. According to one of them, Ras-torguev, who belonged to the Old Believers, arranged a meeting of dissenters in the dungeon of his house, which at that time was forbidden to conduct divine services. If intruders approached the house, the merchant warned the crowd, and they left the dungeon through a secret exit in a remote place. There is an opinion that one of the secret underground passages leads to the park pond, and another one- to wine cellar. To verify the reliability of these versions to date is not possible - in 1930, the underground passages of the house were sealed.
According to one of the legends, Rastorguyev bought out an architect from Tobolsk prison for a decent bribe, on whose project the mansion was built. Promising the freedom for building manor with under-ground passages, the merchant did not keep his word, and the unfortunate architect was imprisoned again, where he committed suicide. According to the descendants of Rastorguev, this episode caused many unhappiness, for a long time pursuing the family.
The building on Lenin Avenue not only performs the functions of a “temple of arts”, but is also one of the most beautiful buildings in the city, its decoration and architectural “ business card" The image of the theater building can often be seen on souvenirs dedicated to the “Ural capital”.
Yekaterinburg State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater
Walk from Kharitonov garden down the Mamina-Sibiryak street, you will soon face the main Yekate-rinburg “Melpomene temple” - the State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater.
Opened in early XX century, and had the name of the State Opera House A.V. Lunacharsky, in the mid-1920s he already gained fame as one of the best musical drama theaters in the country. In Soviet time it was called “laboratory of the Soviet opera”, and had stamp “The right of the first production belongs to the theater”. Many well-known musicians started their careers on that stage: Sergei Lemeshev, Ivan Kozlovsky, Irina Arkhipova, and others.
The building on Lenin Avenue performs not only the function of the “temple of arts”, but also is one of the most beautiful buildings, its decoration and architecture is a “visiting card”. The image of the theater building can be seen on souvenirs, dedicated to “Ural capital”.
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This page contains the most famous sights of Yekaterinburg with photos and descriptions, as well as interesting places that you can visit with children. All objects from the catalog are marked on the map, addresses and telephone numbers, nearest stops are indicated public transport. The article below can tell you where to go in Yekaterinburg, as well as which parks and historical significant places You should look around the city.
The main attractions of Yekaterinburg are concentrated in the center. A popular place for walking is the Weiner pedestrian street. On " local Arbat» there are many shops and cafes, there are often spacious benches for relaxation, and original sculptures made of bronze, the Berlin Bear and the fountain invariably attract those who want to take pictures.
The walking route can be continued to 1905 Square, and then turn onto Lenin Avenue, the main street of the city. After a few meters you will see Plotinka - the most beautiful view from it opens in the evening: the lights turn on along the banks of the Iset.
Sights on both sides of Lenin Avenue follow one after another: Sevastyanov House, a monument to the founders of the city, Labor Square with a chapel, the Museum of Stone-Cutting Art, the Main Post Office, the building of the Colosseum cinema, where the first film show took place in the city, Musical Comedy, the building of the printing house "Ural Worker", Opera House theater, Museum of History and Archeology, Kolyada Theater.
One of the key pilgrimage routes passes through Yekaterinburg: believers and many ordinary tourists always visit the Church on the Blood, the main Trinity Cathedral, and go to Ganina Yama.
What to see in Yekaterinburg in 2 days
In two days in Yekaterinburg, you can leisurely explore the sights of the central region, visit the main museums - Historical, Local History, Fine Arts and the new Yeltsin Center. In summer it is pleasant to relax in the arboretum and at the fountain of the Drama Theatre, and in winter the ice town on 1905 Square becomes the center of attraction.
On a two-day trip, there is ample opportunity to pay attention not only to central region, but also to pre-selected attractions far from the center: the Botanical Garden, Kalinovsky Forest Park, architectural monuments of Uralmash, unusual sculptures in the newest district - Academichesky and other interesting places in the city.
The route of the second day may well be an outbound route. For example, pilgrimage excursions to Ganina Yama and Nevyansk are often offered; there is also public transport in these directions.
An interesting option for a family trip from Yekaterinburg is the UMMC museums in Verneya Pyshma (16 km from the center of Yekaterinburg): the Military Glory of the Urals Museum of Military Equipment and the new Museum of Automotive Equipment, which have collected huge exhibitions that you can set aside a whole day to explore. More details in the selections below.
Sights of Yekaterinburg and surrounding areas
The beautiful places in Yekaterinburg are, first of all, well-groomed city parks.
Having carefully studied the interesting sights of Yekaterinburg, feel free to go out of town - to the popular natural parks. For example, in just an hour and a half you can get to the Bazhovsky Places park, where the beautiful Talkov Stone lake is located. A more popular place, Olenyi Ruchi Park, is located further, known for its extensive walking routes, and offers winter and summer activities.
Outside the city limits there is also the largest Museum of Military Equipment in the Urals. Tanks, helicopters and other impressive exhibits are placed on the street, and the rest of the exhibition is housed in a three-story building. You can get from the center of Yekaterinburg in about an hour: by metro, then by bus to Verkhnyaya Pyshma, stop “Metallurgov”.
Where to go in Yekaterinburg with children
Sights of Yekaterinburg for children - amusement parks of various themes, zoos, theaters, museums.
Popular place for family vacation- Limpopo water park. Even from neighboring regions travel to Yekaterinburg on weekends for water attractions.
In the summer and on the days of folk festivals with children it will be interesting to visit the Central Park of Culture and Culture named after. Mayakovsky. In addition to many modern and classic attractions, such as a carousel and a children's railway, exhibitions of outdoor sculptures are held for park guests, and there is a petting zoo for the little ones. Older children will be interested in game rooms with board games.
You can have fun in the Ural metropolis not only in the park in summer, but also in winter. There are attractions and entertainment areas for children of all ages in almost every major city. mall cities. One of the largest amusement parks with a Ferris wheel operates at the Rainbow Park shopping center.
Performances at the Yekaterinburg Circus are always interesting, and at the zoo you can not only walk, but also take part in useful master classes.
The children's cultural program should include watching a performance at the Youth Theater or the Puppet Theater. The Literary Quarter contains museums dedicated to the life and work of Ural writers. In many ways, their exhibitions and thematic events are aimed specifically at the younger generation. The Yeltsin Center's poster is also distinguished by its variety of children's events.
The unofficial capital of the Urals ranks 4th in terms of attractiveness for tourists among Russian cities. This is not surprising, since the city really has something to see. There are about 600 architectural and cultural attractions here, of which 43 are monuments of federal significance.
To help travelers, since 2011 there has been a “Red Line” route, passing through all the main beauties of the city. But even beyond its borders, tourists will be able to see interesting places: parks, museums, temples, estates and theaters.
Today Ekaterinburg is actively developing and looks to the future with confidence. This modern city with a glorious past - the cultural, economic and industrial center of the promising Ural region.
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1. House of Sevastyanov
The palace of the first quarter of the 19th century, built according to the design of A.I. Paduchev in the architectural styles of pseudo-Gothic, neo-Baroque and Moorish tradition. It was under N.I. Sevastyanov that it acquired modern features, since after purchasing the building Nikolai Ivanovich decided to begin its reconstruction. Perhaps today this building is the most striking landmark of Yekaterinburg.
2. Observation deck of the Vysotsky business center
The open area is located on the 52nd floor at an altitude of 168 meters. From here you can see the whole of Yekaterinburg at a glance. They say that in good weather visibility exceeds 25 km. This place is perfect for romantic dates and wedding photo sessions. Tourists can take an audio guide to listen to a tour and learn interesting facts from the history of Yekaterinburg while admiring the city landscape.
3. "Weir"
The dam of the city pond on the Iset River, which the townspeople affectionately call “Poltinka”. It was built in the 18th century and has been reconstructed several times since then. From an architectural point of view, the structure is an ordinary bridge. However, it has a special meaning for the residents of Yekaterinburg - dates are made here, rollerbladers and skateboarders gather, and newlyweds come to take photos.
4. Vayner Street
The central alley of Yekaterinburg, the so-called “Ural Arbat”. One of its parts from the street. Kuibyshev to Lenin Ave. is pedestrian. Weiner Street is one of the oldest in the city; it was founded in the middle of the 18th century. Along it there are merchant mansions, city estates, former trading shops, and administrative buildings, most of which were built in the late 19th - first half of the 20th centuries.
5. Rastorguev-Kharitonov estate
The architectural and park ensemble on Voznesenskaya Gorka, erected in XVIII-XIX centuries designed by T. Adamini. The complex was built in a classical style, which is distinguished by an abundance of columns, triangular porticoes and arched galleries. The last major reconstruction was carried out in the 1930s, so now most of the buildings are in poor condition.
6. Ganina Yama
Ganina Yama is an abandoned mine near the Four Brothers tract. In the 19th century, iron ore was mined here. Today, all that remains of the deposits is a small quarry and several dozen forested mines. The place is famous, first of all, for the fact that the bodies of Nicholas II and his family were destroyed here after the execution. Today, on the site of the mine there is the monastery of the Holy Royal Passion-Bearers, founded in 2000.
7. Yeltsin Center
Cultural and educational center dedicated to modern history Russia, as well as the personality of its first president, B.N. Yeltsin. The institution is quite active: there are exhibition rooms, a cinema hall, auditoriums for lectures and conferences, a library and a scientific amusement park. The center was created in 2008 partly with government money and partly with personal funds of the Yeltsin family.
8. Museum of the History of Yekaterinburg
The collection occupies a historical building of the 19th century, which at various times served as an apartment building, a library, a noble estate and a communal house. The museum opened in 1940. In addition to the main exhibition, tourists are invited to look at wax figures Peter the Great, Catherine II, Nicholas II, the Ural manufacturers Demidovs and the founders of Yekaterinburg.
9. Yekaterinburg Museum of Fine Arts
The largest art museum in the Urals. Its exhibition is exhibited in two branches: in a former railway hospital and in a building built in 1986 on the banks of the Iset River. The gallery appeared in the city in 1936, its funds were formed from works transferred from the State Hermitage Museum fine arts them. Pushkin and the Tretyakov Gallery.
10. Museum of the History of Stone-Cutting and Jewelry Art
A unique collection consisting of semi-precious minerals, works of jewelers and stone cutters of the Urals, and products created at the Ural Lapidary Factory. The museum has the Malachite and Bazhov halls, the Emerald room and several more exhibition galleries, where visitors can see skillful works of local craftsmen made of colored stone and metal.
11. Sverdlovsk Regional Museum of Local Lore
The museum was founded in 1870 on the initiative of the Ural Society of Natural History Lovers. At first, his collection consisted of four departments: mineralogical, botanical, zoological and paleontological. Later, numismatic, ethnographic and anthropological sections were added. Today its funds include more than 700 thousand exhibits.
12. Old station
The station building was built in 1878 according to the design of P. P. Schreiber. After 1914, the station was used only to serve military trains. In 2003, after a large-scale reconstruction, a museum dedicated to the history of the Sverdlovsk Railway from the creation of the first steam locomotive to the modern period was opened here. On the square in front of the museum there are sculptures depicting the professions of railway workers.
13. Opera and Ballet Theater
The opera troupe has existed in Yekaterinburg since 1879, but only in 1912 was it built for performances. separate building on the site of the old wooden circus, designed for 1200 spectators. The opera “A Life for the Tsar” by M. Glinka was staged at the opening. Since 1914, the theater acquired its own ballet troupe. A major reconstruction of the building was carried out in the 1980s.
14. Ekaterinburg Circus
The circus building is located on the banks of the Iset River. It was built in the 1980s and at that time was considered one of the best in the USSR, since its design made it possible to stage complex circus acts. Since its opening, more than 20 million spectators and many famous groups from Russia and the world have visited it. Such masters as M. Zapashny, T. Durova, T. Nugzaro, V. Doroveyko worked here.
15. Ekaterinburg Zoo
The city zoo has been operating since 1930. Today it is home to about 400 species of animals, of which 70 are listed in the Red Book. Heat-loving animals live in five pavilions; outdoor enclosures house inhabitants of cold latitudes, accustomed to harsh climates. In the zoo you can see Amur tigers, bears, and birds of prey. Every year the management tries to acquire new animals.
An administrative building that was erected with late XIX centuries until the 1950s. Before the revolution, a guest house was located here, and later - departments of the regional museum. In the 1930s, the building was completed, decorated in the constructivist style, after which it housed various city organizations. Later reconstructions added features of the monumental Stalinist Empire style to its appearance.
17. Church on the Blood
The temple was erected in the 2000s on the site where the Bolsheviks shot Emperor Nicholas II and his family in 1918. Previously, the mansion of engineer Ipatiev stood here, where the crowned heads spent the last days of their lives. The church was built in the Russian-Byzantine style according to the design of several architects. Currently, it is a pilgrimage center for believers from all over Russia and Orthodox Christians from abroad.
18. Temple of the Ascension of the Lord
One of the oldest churches in the city, which was erected at the end of the 18th century - beginning of the 18th century. XIX centuries. In its appearance one can notice features of Baroque, pseudo-Russian style and classicism. The main relic of the church is a particle of the relics of St. Simeon of Verkhoturye. Due to the fact that after its closure in 1926 the temple housed a museum, it did not fall into disrepair like many other religious buildings. Worship services resumed in 1991.
19. Temple Great Chrysostom
The fate of Greater Chrysostom repeats the fate of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, since both of them were completely destroyed during Soviet rule and rebuilt after its departure. A modern building on the site of a historical one was erected in 2013. Initially, a larger-scale project was conceived, but the result was a temple-bell tower - a type of religious building common in the 15th - 16th centuries.
20. Novo-Tikhvin Monastery
A convent that began its history in the 18th century with the opening of an almshouse. By the beginning of the 20th century, more than 100 nuns and 900 novices lived here. The monastery complex included six churches, workshops, a shelter, a hospital, a bakery, and a library. After the establishment closed in the 1920s, the monastery fell into disrepair. Its revival took place in 1994. At the moment, many buildings have been restored and restored.
21. Monument to Tatishchev and de Gennin
Wilhelm de Genin and Vasily Tatishchev are the founders of Yekaterinburg. They initiated the construction of a metallurgical plant, from which a whole city later grew. The monument was erected in 1998 on Labor Square. The author of the project was the Moscow sculptor P. P. Chusovitin. The bronze composition was made at the Uralmash plant and installed on a powerful pedestal.
22. Keyboard Monument
A modern art object (land art sculpture), made in 2005 by A. Vyatkin. Despite the fact that the attraction was never recognized as an official monument, it is included in all unofficial guides to Yekaterinburg and is a must-see for many guests of the city. The famous tourist route “Red Line” begins from here.
23. Shartash stone tents
Granite formations near Lake Shartash, located within the city limits. Here the townspeople love to relax, ride bicycles, ski, and have picnics in good weather. Before the October Revolution, secret meetings of the Ural Bolsheviks were held here under the leadership of Ya. M. Sverdlov. The height of the formations is from 5 to 18 meters. They look like flat boulders piled on top of each other.
24. Ekaterinburg Arboretum
The arboretum consists of two separate parks, which are located on 8 March and Pervomaiskaya streets. The second was established in 1932 as a landscaping research station, the first appeared in 1948. Several hundred species from regions of temperate and extreme continental climates grow on their territory. There are also nurseries, greenhouses and greenhouses for plants accustomed to the sun and heat.
25. Kharitonovsky Garden
Landscape park in the English style, located around the Rastorguev-Kharitonov estate. The garden was laid out in 1826 at the request of the owners. In the center there is an artificial pond with an island on which rises a rotunda gazebo. It should be noted that this architectural structure appeared in the park only in the 1930s during the reconstruction of the estate. The park is currently maintained by volunteers.
Like some other cities of the Urals, Ekaterinburg was founded in 1723 simultaneously with the construction of a metallurgical plant and named after the wife of Peter I, Catherine.
Nowadays, Yekaterinburg is the largest and most beautiful city in the Urals, which has retained its originality and attractiveness thanks to a significant number of churches, ancient mansions, palaces and parks, monuments of pre-revolutionary architecture, etc.
Temple on blood
One of the most visited places in Yekaterinburg is the beautiful Church on the Blood, built in 2000-2003. in Russian-Byzantine style. Until 1977, the Ipatiev House stood on this site - the infamous mansion, the last refuge of Nicholas II and members of his family. In the basement of this house on July 17, 1918, they were shot, and their bodies were secretly taken away for burial in the abandoned Ganina Yama mine near the city.
In 1977, the house was demolished in order to finally erase the history of this place from the memory of the townspeople. But Orthodox Christians continued to come to the wasteland to offer prayers for the repose of the innocent victims. For this reason, after the collapse of the USSR, a beautiful Church on the Blood was erected on the site of the house. Since 1990, first a wooden and then an iron cross was installed on the vacant lot, but construction of the temple began only 10 years later.
This is the largest temple in Yekaterinburg, with 5 domes, 14 bells and a lower level where museum complex, dedicated to the last days of the life of the Romanovs. According to the architect's idea, through the opening in the iconostasis you can see the place where the royal family was executed. There is a monument to the fallen Romanovs near the temple - it depicts them going down to the basement to be shot.
Tarasov Estate
The attention of residents and guests of Yekaterinburg is also attracted by architectural attractions - beautiful pre-revolutionary estates and country houses of wealthy merchants and manufacturers. Many of these stunningly beautiful mansions have not survived or are dilapidated, but some have already been renovated, such as the Tarasov estate.
Tarasov is the largest gold miner in the Urals; his classical-style estate is located on the embankment of the city pond. Before the revolution, one of the wings of the mansion was a safe house for the Bolsheviks, and currently the estate is the residence of the governor of the Sverdlovsk region.
Stone tents
Stone tents are an interesting archaeological site within the boundaries of Yekaterinburg. These are granite rock outcrops, which, according to archaeologists, served as resting places and parking lots. primitive people even 5000 years ago. Not far from Tents, excavations are being carried out, where various household items of ancient ancestors are periodically unearthed. The stone remains themselves look like pillows or mattresses stacked on top of each other.
Obelisk "Europe-Asia"
In the 18th century Vasily Tatishchev, the founder of Yekaterinburg, put forward the theory that the border between Europe and Asia runs along the ridge of the Ural Mountains. In the vicinity of Yekaterinburg there are several places marked with memorial monuments marking the division of parts of the world.
The first obelisk “Europe-Asia” was installed in 1837 near Mount Berezovaya. The originally wooden monument was replaced by a beautiful marble pyramid with a gilded double-headed eagle. The pyramid was destroyed during the civil war, so in 1926 the site of the division was marked by a granite obelisk. In 2008, the Soviet monument was moved, and in its place a red granite pillar, 30 meters high, again topped with a double-headed eagle, was erected. In total, according to experts, there are at least 20 border points in the vicinity of Yekaterinburg.
Skyscraper "Vysotsky"
The Vysotsky skyscraper is the first skyscraper in Yekaterinburg and the tallest building outside of Moscow, its slender 200-meter beautiful blue glass silhouette is visible from any end of the city, like a lighthouse. The number of floors of the high-rise is 54, including 6 technical floors. Since May 2012, there has been an observation deck at the top of the skyscraper, from which you can admire the amazingly beautiful panorama of the city from an unimaginable height.
Construction of the skyscraper took almost 6 years - from 2006 to 2011. Moreover, the work on the upper floors has not yet been completed, although the building is already in operation. The skyscraper was named in honor of Vladimir Vysotsky following a competition to choose a new name (it was originally called “Antey-3”). The grand opening of the building took place on the day of the pre-premiere screening of the film “Vysotsky. Thank you for being alive,” conducted by Nikita Vysotsky. The illustrious family gave official permission for the tower to bear their name.
Kharitonovsky Garden
Kharitonovsky Garden – beautiful park, a favorite vacation spot for citizens and guests of the city. Its elegant rotunda gazebo has become the hallmark of Yekaterinburg. On the territory of the garden there is the Rastorguev-Kharitonov estate, in the main building of which there is a Palace of Student Creativity. Until 1987, the park bore the name of Pioneer Park, and then its historical name was returned to it.
Under Kharitonovsky Park, after the collapse of the earth in 1924, one of the underground passages was discovered, which, according to legend, was laid by the Old Believer Rastorguev in case of persecution and the need for a hasty escape. According to another version, these are the remains of secret adits where gold was mined.
The garden itself is laid out in the English style with a combination of a regular layout of the upper part near the house and a free layout with winding paths, mounds and small beautiful groves. Some trees in the garden have already reached 200 years of age; they were planted by the former owners of the estate - merchants Rastorguev and Kharitonov - when they were already 30 and 40 years old.
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