Founded as a fortress on the river Iset in 1723, Ekaterinburg was named after Empress Catherine I (Ekaterina). Today the city is regarded as one of the most appealing in Russia for making business and building a successful career. Two hundred and ninety one years after its founding, the city received its own logo.
![ekaterinburg logo](ekaterinburg-logo.gif)
The logo
The logo looks modern while maintaining the connection with history. Green is the color of two famous Ural gems, emerald and malachite.