Church of All Saints, YekaterinburgAbout 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.
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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.
Weather & Climate near Church of All Saints, Yekaterinburg
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -17° - -10° | -20° | 24 mm | partly cloudy | 99% | 2.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| February | Poor | -16° - -8° | -18° | 19 mm | partly cloudy | 98% | 3.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.3h |
| March | Poor | -9° - 0° | -9° | 18 mm | overcast | 97% | 3.0 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | -1° - 9° | 2° | 31 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Good | 5° - 17° | 11° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.8 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.2h |
| June | Very Good | 11° - 23° | 17° | 69 mm | overcast | 78% | 2.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 17.3h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 24° | 18° | 92 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 16.8h |
| August | Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 72 mm | overcast | 78% | 2.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 14.9h |
| September | Acceptable | 5° - 14° | 8° | 54 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.6 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | -1° - 6° | -1° | 42 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.2h |
| November | Poor | -10° - -3° | -12° | 30 mm | overcast | 95% | 3.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.0h |
| December | Poor | -14° - -8° | -17° | 25 mm | overcast | 98% | 3.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
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.