City history
A major industrial and cultural center located at the border of Europe and Asia, Yekaterinburg serves as a vital gateway to Siberia.
Chapter one
Earliest documented name
"Catherine's City"
Founded in 1723, the city was named in honor of Empress Catherine I. It was established as a strategic fortress and metallurgical center during the expansion of the Russian Empire.
Catherine's City
Original name used during the Russian Empire era.
Named after Yakov Sverdlov
Renamed during the Soviet era to honor a prominent Bolshevik leader.
Catherine's City
The historical name was restored following the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
Chapter two
Russia implemented significant changes to its time zone system, affecting how regional standard times were observed.
The Russian government officially ended the practice of seasonal daylight saving time shifts, making local time permanent.
Chapter three
Established by the Ural Mining Department as a strategic fortress and ironworks to facilitate resource extraction.
The development of major rail lines transformed the city into a critical transport and logistics hub.
The city officially regained its historical name, Yekaterinburg, after decades as Sverdlovsk.
The city solidified its position as a leading economic and administrative center for the Ural region.