Yekaterinburg - Post Report Question and Answers
Would someone with physical disabilities have difficulties living in this city?
Yes. Ramps are not nearly as common as in the US and stairs are everywhere (and in winter months, those stairs are often icy). The consulate occupies the third and fourth floors of the building in which it is housed and there is no elevator. We do not have physical disabilities, but it can be challenging getting around town pushing our daughter's stroller, so I imagine having physical disabilities would be very difficult. - Feb 2020
Some sidewalks outside the city center might be hard to access due to uneven pavements. Generally, area around the consulate was very accessible and pavements seemed in better conditions. - Aug 2018
Icy sidewalks during the winter. The sidewalks are not cleared. The ice tends to build up after several weeks. (The consulate is currently located up several flights of stairs. No elevator.) - Aug 2010
Icy sidewalks in the winter are a real challenge for everybody. - Jan 2008
