Church of All Saints, Yekaterinburg

The Church of All Saints, commonly referred to as the Church on Blood in Yekaterinburg, is a modern Russian Orthodox church erected on the site of the former Ipatiev House where the last imperial family was executed in 1918.

The building functions both as an active church and as a memorial to the Romanov family and other victims, with interior plaques, icons and commemorative displays. It has become a key pilgrimage and historical site in Yekaterinburg.

The church was commissioned and built in the late 20th and early 21st centuries on the execution site, replacing the demolished Ipatiev House; it was consecrated and opened to the public as a memorial and place of worship in the early 2000s.

The church stands on the Iset River embankment in central Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia, within the city’s historical centre.

Execution site memorial: Built on the location where Tsar Nicholas II and his family were killed in July 1918, it is one of Yekaterinburg's principal historical memorials.
Modern construction and purpose: Consecrated in the early 2000s, the church was constructed to commemorate the Romanov family and those killed alongside them.

What to See #

Site of Ipatiev House: The memorial church building constructed on the site of the former Ipatiev House where the last Russian imperial family was executed in 1918.
Main church and memorial interior: The main church interior, which contains memorial plaques and icons commemorating the Romanov family and the New Martyrs of Russia.

How to Get to Church of All Saints, Yekaterinburg #

The Church on Blood (Church of All Saints) is on the Iset riverbank in central Yekaterinburg near the Yeltsin Center. By taxi or city bus you can reach the church quickly from the city centre or Yekaterinburg‑Glavny railway station.

Many visitors walk from the main station into the central riverfront area (roughly a 20-30 minute walk depending on route); local buses and taxis drop close to the church entrance.

Tips for Visiting Church of All Saints, Yekaterinburg #

Visit the Church on Blood (Church of All Saints) outside major Orthodox service times to view the interior and the museum displays about the Romanov family without disruption; the church stands on the site associated with the imperial execution and includes memorial exhibits.
Pair your visit with a trip to Ganina Yama (the nearby monastery complex connected to the Romanov story) for broader context - both sites are central to the city's 20th‑century history and are commonly visited together.

Best Time to Visit Church of All Saints, Yekaterinburg #

The best time to visit is summer (June-August) when temperatures are mild and outdoor sightseeing is easiest.

Summer

June-August · 15-25 °C

Mild to warm daytime weather and long daylight-best period for sightseeing.

Shoulder seasons

April-May & September-October · 0-15 °C

Cool, changeable weather; fewer tourists than summer but some outdoor sightseeing can be brisk.

Winter

November-March · -10 to -20 °C

Very cold and snowy; outdoor viewing is limited though the church interior is accessible.

Weather & Climate near Church of All Saints, Yekaterinburg #

Climate

Church of All Saints, Yekaterinburg's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -17°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (521 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 54 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

JulyJuneMay

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

36°

Warmest Month

-43°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -10°C and lows of -17°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-14°

Feels Like Freezing

-14°C

Temperature

-17° – -10°

99%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

24 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.0

UV Index

Low

7.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -16°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-12°

Feels Like Freezing

-12°C

Temperature

-16° – -8°

98%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

19 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

9.3h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -9°C. The driest month with just 18 mm and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-4°

Feels Like Freezing

-4°C

Temperature

-9° – 0°

97%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

18 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

-1° – 9°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

31 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

14.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

5° – 17°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

45 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

High

16.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

11° – 23°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

69 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.3

UV Index

High

17.3h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 92 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

13° – 24°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

92 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.3

UV Index

High

16.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

10° – 20°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

72 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

14.9h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

5° – 14°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

54 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Low

12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

-1° – 6°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

42 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

10.2h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-7°

Feels Like Freezing

-7°C

Temperature

-10° – -3°

95%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

30 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

8.0h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-11°

Feels Like Freezing

-11°C

Temperature

-14° – -8°

98%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

25 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

6.7h daylight

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