Sverdlovsk Oblast

A core Ural region straddling the Europe–Asia boundary, whose capital, Yekaterinburg, is both an industrial hub and a historic city.

Sverdlovsk Oblast lies on the eastern slopes of the central Ural Mountains, spanning the Europe–Asia boundary. Rich in mineral resources, it is an important industrial region of Russia. The capital, Yekaterinburg, is the largest city in the Urals. The Church on the Blood stands on the site where the last tsar's family was killed, and the Yeltsin Center, Constructivist architecture, and the city pond area are worth seeing; on the outskirts there is a monument marking the Europe–Asia border. Historic towns such as Verkhoturye are known for their monasteries, and the northern mountains are good for outdoor adventure. Summer is mild and good for travel. Koltsovo Airport in Yekaterinburg is the main gateway, and the city is also a major hub of the Trans-Siberian Railway.

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