Ural Mountains

Travel Guide

Church built on the site of the execution of Czar Nicholas II and his family. #Adventure
Church built on the site of the execution of Czar Nicholas II and his family. #Adventure
Located in Ekaterinburg is the Yekaterinburg War Memorial, better known as the Black Tulip War Memorial. In the center of the memorial sits a soldier. He has his rifle in one hand, and his other arm rests over a raised knee. The soldier has his head bowed and he is staring intently at the ground. Etched upon his face is the emotion of complete powerlessness, horror, defeat and devastation. This strong soldier tears at your heart and evokes emotions of terror and tragedy, for lives that were taken, maimed and lost in both Afghanistan and Chechnya. The soldier was erected in 1996 after the Afghanistan and First Chechen War, and the curved black pillars that flank him, are arranged in date order, and bare the names of the soldiers lost in Afghanistan and Chechnya. The Yekaterinburg War Memorial, or Black Tulip War Memorial, stands as reminder to all those that visit Ekaterinburg, of the unnecessary loss of life and environmental damage that is suffered at the hands of war.
Urals view from Mt. Taganay, Southern Urals, Russia
From this perspective it looks like both of them are leaning, but in reality the tower is the only one off kilter. (Well, I'm off balance too.) The church is perfectly normal.

Where to stay in Ural Mountains

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Tsentralnyy okrug

While visiting Tsentralnyy okrug, you might make a stop by sights like Bridge of Lovers and Siberian Cats Park.

Tsentralnyy okrug
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Chkalovskiy rayon

While visiting Chkalovskiy rayon, you might make a stop by sights like Water Park Limpopo and Botanical Garden.

Chkalovskiy rayon
Church built on the site of the execution of Czar Nicholas II and his family. #Adventure

Kirovskiy rayon

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

While visiting Kirovskiy rayon, you might make a stop by sights like Officer's Club and Black Tulip Monument.

Kirovskiy rayon
A stroll around Yekateringburg let me to a nice, quiet path along the water. #Russia #Hiking #Travel #RTW

Oktyabrskiy rayon

4/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Oktyabrskiy rayon, KomsoMall and Yekaterinburg Zoo are top sights worth seeing.

Oktyabrskiy rayon
Ekaterinburg by night. Soviet style building.

Leninskiy rayon

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

While you're in Leninskiy rayon, take in top sights like FanFan Shopping Center or Uralets Arena, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Geologicheskaya Station or Ploshchad 1905 Goda Station.

Leninskiy rayon

Popular places to visit

Church built on the site of the execution of Czar Nicholas II and his family. #Adventure

Church on Blood in Honor of All Saints Resplendent in the Russian Land

Learn about the local history of Verkh-Isetskiy Rayon with a stop at Church on Blood in Honor of All Saints Resplendent in the Russian Land. Amble around the area's parks or experience its theater scene.

Church on Blood in Honor of All Saints Resplendent in the Russian Land
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Salekhard Arctic Circle Monument

You can learn about the history of Salekhard with a visit to Salekhard Arctic Circle Monument. Stroll along the marina or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Salekhard Arctic Circle Monument

French Republic Consulate General

French Republic Consulate General is just one of the places to see in Yekaterinburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's theater scene and museums.

French Republic Consulate General

Afghanistan War Memorial

Find out about the history of Yekaterinburg with a stop at Afghanistan War Memorial. Experience the area's theater scene and museums.

Afghanistan War Memorial

Kirovka Pedestrian Street

During your visit to Chelyabinsk, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Kirovka Pedestrian Street. Discover the area's theater scene and monuments.

Kirovka Pedestrian Street

Mega Mall

You can do some window-shopping at Mega Mall during your stay in Yekaterinburg. Experience the area's theater scene and museums.

Mega Mall