Square of 1905, Yekaterinburg

The Square of 1905, commonly referred to as "the square" by citizens, assumed its current shape in 1930 after the demolition of the Epiphany Cathedral. It is the combination of two pre-existing squares, Cathedral and Main Commercial Square. The square became the center of revolutionary events in the city during the early 20th century. On May 1, 1905, the first political demonstration and rally was held on the square. It was here on October 19, 1905, that the Bolsheviks revealed the Manifesto of October 17. The rally was interrupted by the Black Hundreds and the Cossacks, and the ensuing fight resulted in several deaths. In November 1919, the square was renamed Square of 1905 in honor of the revolutionary events that occurred here.