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Russia

Yekaterinburg / Unforgettable Ural Playground

MeowScore 😸83/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😼
🚗 Traffic density 😸
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😸
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

june

Long sunlit days and festivals

❄️
january

Icy wonderland with snow festivals, frosty fur and frostbite

🌨️
february

Continued snowy fluff, cultural events, warming catnip drinks

🏂
march

Thawing paws, start of spring, last chance for snow sports

🌧️
april

Rainy fur season, beautiful gardens coming to life

🌤️
may

Warm weather perfect for prowling, city-day celebrations

☀️
june

Long sunlit days, purr-fect for strolling or festivals

🌈
july

Lazily basking in sun, outdoor events and activities

🎨
august

Colorful street art, flea markets for cat collectibles

🍂
september

Crisply whiskered weather, golden foliage for play

🎃
october

Halloween festivity, feline costumes, spooky nightlife

🏤
november

Museums, galleries for indoor pouncing

🎄
december

Kitten holiday season, curled by fireplaces

⚖️

Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Yekaterinburg can be moderately expensive for tourists, but it is still affordable compared to other Russian cities. The cost of food and accommodation can vary depending on the location and season.

For budget shopping, visit the local markets and try bargaining. Avoid expensive restaurants and opt for street food. Book accommodation in advance for better deals.

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

Transit or for the landmarks

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

Transit or for the landmarks

Yekaterinburg is a stopover for Siberia or the Ural Mountains, and visitors usually come to see the Church on the Blood and the Europe-Asia border.

Tipping

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No customary tipping culture in Yekaterinburg

Tipping

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No customary tipping culture in Yekaterinburg

Credit cards widely accepted, splitting bills is common. Service charge sometimes included.

internet situation

bad Speed

Limited bandwidth and high latency

great Availability

Most areas have access to internet

great Cellular

Extensive coverage throughout the city

Electric socket type C

Common in Europe, South America, and Asia. Non-grounded, 2-pin plug, accepts Type C & Type E&F (non-grounded variant).

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biking hostile

Lack of infrastructure

walkable -ish

Good infrastructure and parks.

LGBTQ hostile

Legal discrimination

In the heart of the Ural fur-est, this purrfect city awaits adventurous felines keen on exploring Russia's meowgical wonders.

With endless mice to chase and scratch-able landmarks to sharpen your claws on, it's no wonder cats from all corners of the globe flock here.

Things to do

The mainstream

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Yekaterinburg Zoo
🕍
Ganina Yama Monastery
🏙️
Vysotsky Business Center
🎨
Yekaterinburg Museum of Fine Arts
🐾
Church of All Saints

The mainstream

🐅
Yekaterinburg Zoo

A thrilling destination to explore a vast array of animals, from sly tigers to lazy pandas, sure to make curious cats purr with excitement.

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🕍
Ganina Yama Monastery

A peaceful Orthodox monastery built at the site where the enigmatic Romanov family was executed, receiving soulful cats as visitors.

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🏙️
Vysotsky Business Center

The tallest building in Yekaterinburg, offering majestic panoramic views for the cats that reach its top.

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🎨
Yekaterinburg Museum of Fine Arts

A delightful home for both contemporary exhibitions and 18th-century classic pieces of art, visited by cultured cats.

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🐾
Church of All Saints

A stunningly beautiful cathedral located in the historic city center of Yekaterinburg, often explored by curious cats.

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Off the beaten path

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QWERTY Monument
🌤️
Shirokorechenskoe Cemetery
🚀
Museum of Military Equipment
🌿
Botanical Garden of the Urals Federal University
💎
Museum of Stone-cutting and Jewelry Art of the Urals

Off the beaten path

⌨️
QWERTY Monument

This quirky symbol of Yekaterinburg's tech scene is a key attraction for curious cats. Be sure to snap a photo before some curious kittens knock the 'keys' over!

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🌤️
Shirokorechenskoe Cemetery

As strange as it may seem, this peaceful cemetery is a favorite for cat-nappers looking for some tranquility, as well as those interested in the history of Yekaterinburg.

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🚀
Museum of Military Equipment

If you're a history buff, you'll love exploring this museum's collection of tanks, jets, and other military hardware. Get ready to paws for some epic photo ops!

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🌿
Botanical Garden of the Urals Federal University

Purr-se yourself in a lush oasis of over 1800 plant species, including exotic greenhouse specimens. Cats will love the fresh catnip!

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💎
Museum of Stone-cutting and Jewelry Art of the Urals

This cat-tivating museum showcases the history of precious stones and jewelry production in the Urals. Purr-haps you'll even discover a new favorite gemstone!

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biking hostile

Lack of infrastructure

walkable -ish

Good infrastructure and parks.

LGBTQ hostile

Legal discrimination

Mindful meoweler tips

Experience the grumpy charm of Yekaterinburg's Street Cats

Yekaterinburg is home to a number of street cats who roam the city's free spaces. Keep an eye out for their grumpy personalities and distinct meows

Indulge your love for theater at The Yekaterinburg Opera and Ballet Theatre

Founded in 1912, The Yekaterinburg Opera and Ballet Theatre is a cultural gem that serves as a platform for world-class performances. Resplendent with gleaming decor, the Theatre features Russian ballet, opera and philharmonic performances

Sample the unique cuisine of Yekaterinburg

Yekaterinburg's food scene is a tantalizing blend of traditional Russian, Uzbek and Tatar cuisines. Indulge in the delicacies of Pyshki, Pelmeni and Shashlyk, among others, and enjoy a culinary experience like no other

Useful external sites

yekaterinburg.expats.ru

Yekaterinburg Expats↗

A website for expats living in Yekaterinburg, offering tips and advice on everything from sightseeing to everyday living.

www.visitrussia.org.uk/blog/category/yekaterinburg

Visit Russia - Yekaterinburg↗

Information about places to visit, things to do, and accommodation in Yekaterinburg.

www.advantour.com/russia/yekaterinburg.htm

Yekaterinburg History and Travel Guide↗

An extensive travel guide with information on Yekaterinburg's history, culture, and attractions.

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