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Living in Yekaterinburg: the ultimate expat guide

Living in Yekaterinburg: the ultimate expat guide

Everything you need to know for a successful life in Yekaterinburg.

If you are looking for new career prospects in Russia, Yekaterinburg, located in the Urals region, is probably the ideal destination for you. As one of the country's main industrial and cultural hubs, hosting several business centers, the city attracts many expatriates.

Being Russia's fourth biggest city, Yekaterinburg has a fascinating historical background where culture and arts overflow.

Key facts

Population1.5 million
Expats15,000-20,000
Top nationalitiesTajik, Uzbek, Kyrgyz, Chinese, Armenian
LanguagesRussian
Monthly cost of living
1 person800 EUR
Family of 42,200 EUR
Veedushi Bissessur
About the author

A journalist, holder of the DALF C1 and C2 and a diploma from the University of Mauritius, I have nearly twenty years of writing experience. After six years in the Mauritian press, I joined Expat.com, where I have been working for over a decade, including five years as editorial assistant, and now as editorial manager.

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