Yekaterinburg (Russia) - Wink Travel Guide

With a population of 1.4 million people, Yekaterinburg is the 4th most populous city in Russia after Moscow, Saint Petersburg, and Novosibirsk.

The city was founded in 1723 by the order of Peter the Great as a metallurgical factory. It was named after the wife of Peter the Great, Yekaterina.

To this day, the city retains its metallurgical roots and the metal industry is the largest contributor to the economy.

The city is next to the Ural Mountains, which divide Europe from Asia. This border is marked by several symbolic monuments.

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