Yekaterinburg

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

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

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Ekaterinburg by night. Soviet style building.

Leninskiy rayon

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

Chkalovskiy rayon

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

Kirovskiy rayon

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

Oktyabrskiy rayon

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

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

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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.

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.

Afghanistan War Memorial

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

Butterfly Park

Enjoy an outing to Butterfly Park during your stay in Yekaterinburg. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.

Mega Mall

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

Ekaterinburg-EXPO

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Learn about the events happening at Ekaterinburg-EXPO during your trip to Yekaterinburg. Discover the area's theater scene and spas.

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