Ekaterinburg

Ekaterinburg, a Russian town on the Isset, in the government of Perm, 170 miles S.E. of the town of Perm, and upon the east side of the Ural mountains, and in the Ural mining district. It was founded in 1723 by Peter the Great, and is well built. It has a mint, custom-house, mining school, hospital, and botanic gardens. Besides mining, metal-working, and cutlery, there is much polishing and engraving of gems. A bridge over the Isset connects-the two parts of the town.