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General information

Ekaterinburg is the third largest Russian city, the capital of the Ural and the center of the Ural Federal District. Situated on the East side of the Ural Mountains on the Iset River. Its geographical location as the “Gateway to Asia” determined its political, economic and cultural peculiarities. City has many historic monuments, places of interest and monuments of architecture.

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Art&Culture

Ekaterinburg is famous for its theatres and music halls. The city has introduced to the world many famous opera singers and become the center of the so-called "New Drama."

Ekaterinburg has more than 30 museums, including several museums of Ural minerals and jewelers. Among exhibits — the largest collections of Kasli mouldings and the famous Shigirskaya Kladovaya.

The city has several art galleries and exhibit halls where visitors may enjoy the works of many famous Ural artists.

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Entertainment

Ekaterinburg has a lot of amusements for families with children, among them — the Circus, the Zoo and the Puppet Theatre.

City often hosts Russian and international film festivals as the annual British Film Festival. There are more then 10 movie theaters in Ekaterinburg — from modern cineplexes to small art-house movie theatres.

Ekaterinburg may offer you a wide range of amusements — bars and pubs, English, Scottish and Irish pubs are very popular among foreigners.

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Accommodation

Ekaterinburg has a lot of hotels for you to choose. Every hotel has English-speaking staff. On-line booking is also available.

Cheap and cosy hostels in Ekaterinburg. Hostels in Ekaterinburg are located in the city center within walking distance of main city sights and all public transportation.

Dining

Russian cuisine derives its rich and varied character from the vast and multicultural expanse of Russia. While in Ekaterinburg do not miss the opportunity to visit Russian restaurants.

Transport

The best way to visit places outside Ekaterinburg is intercity transport — intercity buses and trains.

Metro (subway), buses, trolley (electro) buses, trams, mini-buses and taxi.

Ekaterinburg is served by the international airport "Koltsovo".

List of Russian and foreign airlines providing their services in "Koltsovo" airport.

Basic rules to rent a car in Ekaterinburg.

Medical care

Essential information about medical care in Ekaterinburg.

Useful information about health care and insurance in Ekaterinburg.

The list of hospitals and health care providers in Ekaterinburg.

List of private medical centers in Ekaterinburg.