Ekaterinburg's House of Special Purpose

Ekaterinburg’s House of Special Purpose was a detention facility in Russia, primarily used during the early Soviet era. It served as a prison and interrogation center for political prisoners and those considered enemies of the state. Located in the city of Ekaterinburg, it is historically significant as it was where members of the Russian imperial family, including the last Tsar Nicholas II and his family, were held before their execution in 1918. The building symbolizes a turbulent period in Russian history, reflecting the political upheaval and violence of the revolutionary era.