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	Samurai. Art Of War
	A unique daime collection (legendary armour), secrets of calligraphic art, gravure creatings, art traditions and methods of kimono wearing are presented in the Museum of Fine Arts in Yekaterinburg till the 12th of May, 2013.
--25-04-2013--
	Russian Winter: Skating in Yekaterinburg

--31-01-2013--
	Russian Winter: Christmas Fairs In Yekaterinburg
	Mass open-air celebrations, concerts, shows, entertainment for every taste, a great variety of gifts, and competitions in winter sports await the guests and citizens of Yekaterinburg at the Christmas fairs. The city pleases everyone with many New Year's surprises.
--10-12-2012--
	Yekaterinburg Museums Of Photography
	Yekaterinburg is an important cultural centre of Russia. Nowadays, there are several modern galleries that organize and support various art projects there. Here is an overview of museums and art centres, where photo exhibitions are held.
--03-12-2012--
	Russia's Top Historic Destinations
	Planning to visit Russia can be a daunting task: so many regions, so many cities. And while Moscow and Petersburg are traditional tourist staples, our guest author Rowena Kang looks farther to the North and to the East - to Veliky Novgorod and Yekaterinburg, respectively. These are two other cities in Russia you cannot possibly miss.
--09-11-2012--
	Russian Winter: Skating in Yekaterinburg
	Yekaterinburg is rich with leisure activities for New Year holidays. You can go to museums and Christmas fairs, drink hot tea in cozy cafes or make the most of winter by visiting an ice skating rink. In this article you will find useful information about some of outdoor ice rinks in Yekaterinburg.
--27-12-2011--
	Ipatiev House in Yekaterinburg: the Romanov Family Murder Site
	Ipatiev House is the third place besides Ganina Yama and Verkhnaya Sinyachikha connected with the death of the Romanovs. Here the emperor Nicholas II was shot down with his wife and children. This tragic historic event became the reason for building the Church on the Blood on the same territory. The cathedral is not only a spiritual haven, but is also a museum and a spot, where everyone can try to ring the church bells during the Easter week.
--20-12-2011--
	The Ural Guide: Where to Go Online in Yekaterinburg
	Whether you are just visiting the capital of the Ural region or live there long-term, there may be a point when you need to get on the Internet in town. We have scouted Yekaterinburg to find out where it is that you can surf the web - for free or not. Information is true as of September 2011.
--26-09-2011--

News:

	Everybody Can Launch a Rocket From Baikonur
	The visitors of the Ural Museum of Astronautics will be allowed to launch rockets.
--29-04-2013--
	Architecture Monument Demolished in Yekaterinburg
	Builders have completed demolition of a 19th century architecture monument at the address 7, Gogol Street in Yekaterinburg.
--29-04-2013--
	The Modern History of the Ural Nations
	The modern history of the nations inhabiting Ural was presented in Yekaterinburg.
--24-04-2013--
	The Exhibition Devoted to the Fall of the Meteorite Will Open in Yekaterinburg
	The exhibition dedicated to the fall of the meteorite in the Chelyabinsk region that will show its fragments will open on Friday in Yekaterinburg in the Ural Geological Museum of the Mining University.
--22-03-2013--
	Architecture Monument Illegally Damaged in Yekaterinburg
	Gate and fencing of the merchant K.I. Langgauz’ estate - a cultural heritage site of regional value – have been illegally demolished in Yekaterinburg.
--28-02-2013--
	Largest EXPO PARK in Europe Might Appear in the Urals
	An interactive presentation of the application of Yekaterinburg for the right to hold the EXPO-2020 exhibition took place in a show room of GUM Department Store in Moscow.
--22-01-2013--
	Constructivism Monument May Be Demolished in Yekaterinburg
	Discussions of another demolition of a historical object have been started in Yekaterinburg.
--14-01-2013--
	Plates with QR Codes to Be Set Up on Ural Architecture Monuments
	In 2013 monuments of architecture of Ural will be marked with QR codes in the Sverdlovsk Region.
--07-01-2013--
	Family Film Festival in Yekaterinburg
	International Festival of family and children's films, "In the Family Circle" was held on the sites of the Ural theatre of music and cinema "Salute".
--22-12-2012--
	Ernst Neizvestny Museum Opens In Yekaterinburg
	The first museum of the Russian sculptor Ernst Neizvestny will appear in Yekaterinburg, the artist's native city.
--15-11-2012--
	The Ural Federal University Introduces an MA Political Journalism Programme
	As of the year 2012/13, the Ural Federal University in Yekaterinburg introduces a new MA programme in Political Journalism. The students will specialise in political consultancy, analysis, and blogging.
--21-08-2012--
	Monument of Lumiere Brothers to Appear in Yekaterinburg
	A monument to Auguste and Louis Jean Lumiere will be unveiled in Yekaterinburg on the Day of Russian Cinema on August 27.
--17-08-2012--
	Ventilator Monument Set up in Yekaterinburg
	A gigantic ventilator as a monument to the present anomalously hot summer has been set up in Yekaterinburg.
--09-08-2012--
	Ernst Neizvestny Museum to Appear in Yekaterinburg
	Museum of the famous Russian sculptor Ernst Neizvestny will be opened in Yekaterinburg on October 1, 2012.
--01-08-2012--
	Beatles Art Exhibition Opens in Yekaterinburg
	June 24 saw the opening of the international exhibition Beatles Art in the foreign department of Belinsky Library in Yekaterinburg.
--24-06-2012--
	First Monument to Businessman to Appear in Yekaterinburg
	Russia's first ever monument to the businessman will appear in Yekaterinburg, in 2013.
--22-05-2012--
	Eco Festival to Start in Yekaterinburg
	The third ecological festival “Clean and Healthy City” will take place in the Urals capital on June 10, 2012.
--12-05-2012--
	Bookcrossing in Russian Airports
	Bookcrossing – book exchange between people - is becoming more and more popular in Russia. Yekaterinburg International Airport “Koltsovo” now offers passengers to share their books with other strangers.
--10-05-2012--
	Russian Cat to Be a New Politician in the Urals Region
	Three-month-old cat in the Ural city of Yekaterinburg plans to launch a political career, aiming for a seat in the legislature of the city.
--24-04-2012--
	Famous White Tower in Yekaterinburg in Danger of Demolition
	Yekaterinburg prosecutor's office reports about the planned demolition of the White Tower, which is a well-known architecture monument.
--03-04-2012--
	Monument to Lumiere Brothers to Be Set Up in Yekaterinburg
	A monument of The Lumiere Brothers will be set up in Yekaterinburg. It will appear near the Kosmos cinema and concert theater.
--02-04-2012--
	Red Wolf Becomes "Zoo Mister 2012"
	Yekaterinburg zoo has organized a special contest "Zoo Mister 2012". Red wolf Ted has become a winner, leaving four strong contenders behind.
--12-03-2012--
	School Science Forum to Take Place in Yekaterinburg
	Representatives of 26 school scientific communities will participate in the forum February 25-26.
--24-02-2012--
	Still No Sex in the USSR: Provocative Wedding Adverts Are Taken Down
	Russia is renowned for its demure beauty and the notorious "no sex in the USSR". The tradition is staunchily supported by the advertisement control agencies that demand taking down "improper" posters.
--31-01-2012--
	Yekaterinburg to Celebrate Russian Vodka Birthday
	At the end of January Russian scientist Dmitry Mendeleev defended his dissertation on Russian vodka's composition. The birthday of this drink will be soon celebrated in Yekaterinburg.
--18-01-2012--
	New Year Celebrations Start in Yekaterinburg
	Winter holiday celebrations will start in Yekaterinburg this weekend. New Year and Christmas shows will be held in different parts of the city.
--21-12-2011--
	Lizard Benya Became Symbol of the Coming Year
	Yekaterinburg zoo has finished elections of the living symbol of 2012. The winner is an animal which looks like a little dragon.
--14-12-2011--
	Audrey Hepburn, Serge Gainsbourg, and Other Air France Celebrities Visit Yekaterinburg
	An exhibition of promotional photographs shot for Air France between 1955 and 1971 visits Yekaterinburg's Metenkov House until December 18th, 2011.
--06-12-2011--
	Magicians Festival to be Held in Yekaterinburg
	The great festival "Magic Extravaganza: Old Hottabych. The School of magicians" will be presented on November 26 in the Variety Theatre of Yekaterinburg.
--22-11-2011--
	A New Life for Steve and Jobs in Yekaterinburg Zoo
	The Steve Jobs impact has spread well outside the realm on technology - and onto the hares. The two young Patagonian Maras, the first-born offspring of this mammal in a Russian zoo, were named after the legendary Apple CEO.
--26-10-2011--
	The Contemporary Dance Festival to Be Held in Yekaterinburg
	The 3rd International Contemporary Dance Festival "On the Verge" will be held in Yekaterinburg from November 28 to December 2, at the stage of the Musical Comedy Theatre.
--25-10-2011--
	Top-10 Russian Provincial Theatres According to Forbes.ru
	The Omsk Drama Theatre is placed at the top of the list of Russia's 10 best drama theatres outside of Moscow, according to the Russian edition of Forbes.ru.
--13-10-2011--
	Intermuseum Depository to Appear in Yekaterinburg
	Culture Department of the city administration of Yekaterinburg has presented an updated version of the strategic project titled Museum Complex “Yekaterinburg”.
--29-09-2011--
	Day of Sobriety In The Region Of Sverdlovsk
	Day od Sobriety will be celebrated on the 10th of September, during which cultural, sport ,religious and preventive actions will be held.
--09-09-2011--
	Suvorov Military School In Yekaterinburg Admited First Foreigners
	Eighteen citizens of Mongolia have become students of the famous military school since this year.These are the first foreigners to study here.
--01-09-2011--
	Yekaterinburg Citizens Take Out Mortgages to Buy Suburban Property
	The property analysts from Yekaterinburg and Sverdlovsk Region have noted a significant spike in mortgages taken out to buy property outside Yekaterinburg city centre. For many, this is a chance to get on the property ladder.
--29-08-2011--
	Monument to Credit Card Unveiled in Yekaterinburg
	The first-ever monument to a bank card has been opened in Yekaterinburg. The “plastic card” made of cast iron and coated with bronze weighs over 100 kg.
--10-08-2011--
	Yekaterinburg to bid for EXPO 2020
	Yekaterinburg is to be nominated to host the EXPO 2020 World Exhibition. The city has got priority over Nizhny Novgorod.
--03-08-2011--
	Elks Invade Yekaterinburg's City Centre
	While bears attacked tourists in Kamchatka, in Yekaterinburg elks left the wilderness to graze in the public parks.
--25-07-2011--
	Yekaterinburg Archeologists Unearth Ancient Factory
	Unique monument of Ural metallurgy - one of the first ironworks factories in the Urals – has been found during archeological excavations in Yekaterinburg.
--12-07-2011--
	First Russian Monument to Michael Jackson to Appear in Yekaterinburg
	The first Russian monument to the king of pop music will be unveiled in Yekaterinburg on June, 25th, the day of Michael Jackson’s death.
--15-06-2011--