In the Far East of the Russian Federation, Primorsky Krai is located. Its capital is Vladivostok, which is also the administrative center. Location - the Murvavyev-Amursky Peninsula, as well as the islands that make up the Peter the Great Bay, connecting local water bodies with the Sea of Japan.
Description
The capital of Primorsky Krai is the final destination of the Trans-Siberian Railway. The local seaport has a high rate of cargo turnover; in its basin it occupies the fourth place.
Here is the main of the bases belonging to the Pacific Fleet. There is a large center of education and science. A settlement appeared around a military post created here in 1860. This territory gained the urban type in 1880. Since 1888, it has been the center of the administrative life of the region, and in 1938 the place became the control center, which is in charge of the entire Primorsky Territory.
The capital - the city of Vladivostok - was named the free port in October 2015. A special regime for conducting customs operations, taxation, and the use of investments has been established here. The total population is 606.6 thousand people. according to 2016
Ponds and peaks
Nearby are the Amur and Ussuri bays. The coastline is 30 kilometers from south to north and 10 kilometers from east to west. The Golden Horn is a bay that serves as a barrier that divides Vladivostok into two parts.
The capital of Primorsky Krai has a series of small rivers and streams. There are also reservoirs. The highest point can be called the Blue Hill, whose height is 474 meters, it is located on the Muravyov-Amursky Peninsula. Also worth noting are the Eagle's Nest, Russkaya Mountain.
Climate
The monsoon is a phenomenon that is very typical when exploring the climate that characterizes the Primorsky Territory. The capital is no exception. It is dry during cold weather, often a clear sun shines. In spring, heat lingers with the arrival. The weather can change rapidly. In summer, there is a high level of humidity.
For the year, most precipitation falls at this time. Autumn is fast. In August, the most intense heat is observed - an average of about 19-20 degrees. In January, the temperature drops to minus 12. It is best to come to the beach in July and end in September. The maximum temperature of the water in the sea is approximately 25 ° C.
Occurrence
The capital of Primorsky Krai is a territory with a rich history. At one of the temporary stages, power was exercised by the rulers of the Bohan empire. This happened in the period from 698 to 926 years. In the tenth century, throws settled here, and then a state called East Xia.
In 1233 there was an attack by the Mongol horde, due to which the land was devastated. This was followed by a series of territorial disputes and claims on this land, but the following written mention was dated only by the 19th century.
1858 was the moment of signing the Aigun Treaty between China and Russia. Under its terms, the two states shared the place where Primorsky Krai is now located. The capital was laid here in 1860. This year, the Beijing Treaty was signed, according to which the Russian Federation entirely took control.
Progress
Further development took place. In 1890, the culture of the region was already concentrated here. After the October Revolution, power changed here many times. Interventionists from many countries landed in Primorsky Krai. The capital in 1920 became one of the units that were part of the Far Eastern Republic.
In 1921, it was declared the center of the Amur region. Since 1922 it is included in the RSFSR. In 1958, the city was closed due to the location of the Pacific base here. In 1960, Khrushchev came here, which was the impetus for the start of large-scale construction work. Then they built a funicular and many other important objects.
In 1991, like the entire Soviet Union, Primorsky Krai underwent changes. The capital of the region became open again, foreigners got the opportunity of free access to its territory. A negative feature of this time is the decline in living standards and the collapse of the economy, which was, in essence, characteristic of the entire USSR at that time. Now the material and social sides are getting better. This item is attached great importance as a large transport hub, trade and industrial center. Rapid development and growth is also expected in the future.
Curious places
Of the sights here it is extremely interesting to look at the Vladivostok fortress, which is considered the most important attraction of the city. Around is a picturesque forest zone, a beautiful coast.
Taking advantage of the protection of this architectural structure, in the past Russia carried out the settlement and colonization that took place in the Ussuri Territory. The total area of fortifications is 400 square meters. The museum is functioning. This historical monument is given great importance.
No less interesting is a visit to the Catholic Church, which was built in 1921. Until 1935, services were held here. Nowadays, a restoration project is being implemented, the funds for which have been raised from donations from Catholics and who want to help preserve the unique building.
Important exposure
Many interesting exhibits are contained in the Arsenyev Ethnographic and Cultural Museum on Svetlanskaya Street. Here you can find out how the region was mastered.
There are a large number of exhibitions on the theme of Slavic customs and the water world. There are collections of ethnography and archeology. Each tourist has the opportunity to acquire an interesting souvenir: a natural stone or a gem.
A lot of information here is about people who explored this territory, for example, about scientists Arsenyev, Przhevalsky, Venyukov and other outstanding personalities.
For connoisseurs of art, a visit to the art gallery, which began to be created in the 30s of the last century, will be productive. Then it belonged to the Arseniev Museum. The separation occurred in 1966. You can learn a lot about the fleet by visiting the Military History Museum. The warships of the port here have a large and interesting history that can be seen in high-quality displays. The number of exhibits exceeds 40 thousand. This is the place of taking the oath of soldiers who serve in the Pacific Ocean, as well as important events and celebrations.
The proximity of the water element
It is hard to imagine such a large-scale sea city without an oceanarium, which both locals and city visitors love to visit. A wonderful and delightful, mysterious underwater world opens before the visitor.
The complex was commissioned in 1991. The area of the halls is about 1.3 thousand square kilometers. There are dioramas, corals obtained from the deep sea, sponges and shells, fish and sea animals. After exploring the animal world, you can switch to the human contribution to the development of water open spaces. The opportunity to do this appears when you get acquainted with the ship "Red Pennant", which became the first Far Eastern ship of the USSR.
He happened to participate in fierce battles and the elimination of mines in the Sea of Japan. Now the time has come for his rest. The same applies to the submarine "S-56", which at other times sank 10 Nazi submarines. Every year a large number of tourists gather around her.