Ekaterinburg is the 4th largest city in Russia with more than 1.5 million people of population. The largest administrative, cultural and research centre of the Ural Region Important industrial city (optical mechanics, instrument engineering, heavy engineering, metallurgy). A host city of global sport events such as the FIFA World Cup 2018 and Universiade 2023. It is located on the eastern slopes of the Ural Mountains (2 hours flight east of Moscow) which represents a natural boundary between Europe and Asia.
The city with rich history celebrating its 300 years anniversary in 2023 (launched by the decree of the first Russian Emperor Peter I in 1723) Strategical economic centre #3 in Russia after Moscow and St. Peterburg connecting European and Asian parts of Eurasia
TAKE PART IN LARGE-SCALE INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
Innumerable cultural, business and social events of the international level are held in Ekaterinburg every year. The events provide plenty of activities that can suit your interests and be a perfect venue to polish up your skills and leverage contacts with like-minded people. Ekaterinburg has experience in hosting international sports events. In 2018, the city hosted FIFA World Cup Russia games. In 2023, the 2023 FISU Summer Universiade will be held in Ekaterinburg. It is planned to accept more than 200’000 students from 150 countries.
RELAX IN THE CITY'S GREEN SPACES
A green belt of 13 forest parks surrounds Ekaterinburg. They are ideal places to chat with friends, study and just chill out.
HAVE A GREAT TIME IN WINTER
For lovers of winter outdoor activities there is a great opportunity to go skiing or snowboarding on prepared an equipped ski slopes, ice skating on an ice-rink.
4. EXPLORE THE CITY ON A RED LINE WALKING TOUR
The Red Line Walking Tour is a self-guided route that takes you past 35 of the city’s top attractions.
5. VISIT EKATERINBURG STATE ACADEMIC OPERA AND BALLET THEATRE
Opera and Ballet Theatre in Ekaterinburg is one of the oldest in Russia. It has been staging operas and ballets since the late 1800s
Created / Updated: 30 August 2021 / 1 August 2023
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