Ekaterinburg- the third largest city in Russia
Russia is a great country so every time you travel in Russia you can find something new. You can visit Russia whenever you like. This great country always offers everything for a good rest.
There are many famous cities in Russia. Ekaterinburg is the third largest city in Russia. After making tours to Moscow and St. Petersburg you must also visit this great city.
Ekaterinburg was founded by Russia tsar Peter the Great nearly 300 years ago, so it has an old history. The city was named after his wife Catherine. The city is located on the eastern slopes of the Urals Mountains on the banks of wonderful Iset River. You can find hotels in Russia and Ekaterinburg at www.russianhotels.com.
In 1721 Ekaterinburg was granted the status of a town. Beginning from the 19-th century Ekaterinburg turned into a large industrial center of Russia. During the World War II the city produced a huge arsenal of military technology and armaments.
Nowadays Ekaterinburg is an important business center in the whole country. Banking institutions of the county take an active part in the economical life of the country. Many foreign companies already operate in the city, which makes the city very important in the field of cooperation between East and West. Enrich your Russia travel with a visit to Ekaterinburg.
