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Vladivostok is the second-largest city in the Far Eastern Federal District, as well as the Russian Far East, after Khabarovsk. It is located approximately 45 kilometers (28 mi) from the China–Russia border and 134 kilometers (83 mi) from the North Korea–Russia border.
Sep 5, 2024 · Vladivostok, seaport and administrative center of Primorsky territory, extreme southeastern Russia. The town was founded in 1860 as a Russian military outpost and was named Vladivostok (variously interpreted as ‘Rule the East,’ ‘Lord of the East,’ or ‘Conqueror of the East’).
There are more than 20 hills in Vladivostok, which locals call ‘ sopka ’ (small hill). One of the city’s most picturesque vantage points is Orlinoe Gnezdo Hill (Eagle’s Nest Hill), reaching it...
Jun 26, 2019 · Thinking of a visit to Russia's Far East? Here are the top 18 things to do in Vladivostok, the largest city in the eastern part of Russia.
A former long-term resident of the Russian Far East delves into the soul of the city that is, at times, called the country’s San Francisco.
The unofficial capital of the Russian Far East and one of Russia's most important commercial ports and naval bases, Vladivostok ('Master the East') is also a thoroughly charming city, with a gorgeous, hilly setting, striking architecture and numerous verdant islands and sandy bays along its Pacific coastline.
Vladivostok is a mysterious entity saturated with sea salt and wind. It is a Russian city, but is it Asian or European? Is it the center of a new world, or is it an ambitious world’s end?
