The estate was constructed in the early 19th century for wealthy merchant families, with rumored underground tunnels beneath the mansion.
The park was designed in the English landscape style, intentionally avoiding strict geometric symmetry in favor of naturalistic paths.
The central pond and its iconic rotunda were restored in the late 20th century to mimic the original aesthetic of the merchant estate.
The hill the park sits upon, Voznesenskaya Gorka, is the highest point in central Yekaterinburg.
Local urban legends claim the complex was once used for religious secret societies, though this remains historically unverified.
Park Usad'by Kharitonovykh-Rastorguyevykh is a historic English-style landscape park situated on Voznesenskaya Gorka in central Yekaterinburg. The park serves as the grounds for the Kharitonov-Rastorguyev Estate, a prominent example of Neoclassical architecture. It features a central man-made pond with an island connected by a decorative rotunda. The site remains a rare example of 19th-century urban park planning in the Ural region. As of June 2026, the park is open to the public, though the main mansion buildings are currently restricted to government-related administrative use. The terrain is notably hilly, offering elevated views of the city skyline.
The bridge leading to the island, providing a clear view of the rotunda and the surrounding park reflection.
Wear comfortable walking shoes as the park features significant elevation changes and gravel pathways.
Bring a camera with a zoom lens to capture the rotunda on the island from the pond's perimeter.
Visit during the weekday morning to avoid local wedding photography crowds.
Do not attempt to enter the fenced-off administrative buildings of the mansion, as they are not open for public tours.
The park is publicly accessible year-round, though paths may be icy or slippery during the winter months.
Maintain quiet behavior near the residential and administrative buildings; walking on designated paths is encouraged to preserve the landscape.
