Primorsky Krai is located in the Far East of the Russian Federation. Its capital is Vladivostok, which is also the administrative center. Location - the Murvavyov-Amursky Peninsula, as well as the islands that are part of the Peter the Great Bay, connecting local water bodies with the Sea of Japan.
Description
The capital of Primorsky Krai is the terminus of the Trans-Siberian Railway. The local seaport has a high rate of cargo turnover, taking fourth place in its basin.
Here is the main base of the Pacific Fleet. There is a large center of education and science. The settlement appeared around a military post created here in 1860. This territory acquired 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 center of administration, in charge of the entire Primorsky Territory.
The capital - the city of Vladivostok - was named a free port in October 2015. A special regime for customs operations, taxation,use of investments. The total population is 606.6 thousand people. based on 2016 data
Ponds and peaks
Nearby are the Amur and Ussuri bays. The length of 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 noteworthy are the Eagle's Nest, Russian Mountain.
Climate
Monsoons are a phenomenon that is very typical when studying the climate that characterizes Primorsky Krai. The capital is no exception. During cold weather it is dry here, the clear sun often shines. In the spring time, the heat is slow to come. The weather can change rapidly. Humidity is high in summer.
During the year, the most precipitation falls at this time. Autumn passes quickly. In August, the strongest heat is observed - an average of about 19-20 degrees. In January, the temperature drops to minus 12. It is best to start coming to the beach in July and end in September. The maximum sea water temperature is approximately 25°C.
Rise
The capital of Primorsky Krai is a territory with a rich history. At one of the temporary stages, the rulers of the Bokhan Empire exercised power here. This happened in the period from 698 to 926. ATIn the tenth century, the Khitans settled here, and then a state called Eastern Xia.
In 1233 there was an attack by the Mongol horde, because of which the land was devastated. This was followed by a series of territorial disputes and claims to this land, but the next written mention was dated only to the 19th century.
1858 was the moment of signing the Aigun Treaty between China and Russia. As part of its terms, the two states jointly used the place where Primorsky Krai is now located. The capital was founded here in 1860. This year, the Beijing Treaty was signed, according to which the Russian Federation completely assumed control.
Progress
Further there was development. In 1890, the culture of the region was already concentrated here. After the October Revolution took place, the authorities here changed many times. Interventions from many countries landed in Primorsky Krai. The capital in 1920 became one of the parts that were part of the Far Eastern Republic.
In 1921 it was declared the center of the Amur region. Since 1922 it has been 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 the funicular and many other important objects were built.
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. negativea feature of this time is the decline in living standards and the collapse of the economy, which was characteristic, in fact, of the entire USSR at that time. Now the material and social aspects are getting better. This point is of great importance as a major transport hub, commercial 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 sight of the city. Around there is a picturesque forest park area, a beautiful coastline.
Using the protection of this architectural structure, in the past, Russia carried out settlement and colonization, which took place in the Ussuri region. The total area of fortifications is 400 square meters. The museum is functioning. This historical monument is of great importance.
No less interesting can be a visit to the Catholic Church, which was built in 1921. Services were held here until 1935. In our time, a restoration project is being carried out, the funds for which are collected from donations from Catholics and those who want to help preserve the unique building.
Important exhibits
Many interesting exhibits are contained in the ethnographic and cultural museum named after Arsenyev on Svetlanskaya street. Here you can learn about how the region was mastered.
There are a large number of exhibitions on the theme of Slavic customs and waterpeace. There are collections on ethnography and archeology. Each tourist has the opportunity to acquire an interesting souvenir: a natural stone or a gem.
There is a lot of information here about people who explored this territory, for example, about scientists Arseniev, Przhevalsky, Venyukov and other prominent 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 took place in 1966. You can learn a lot about the fleet by visiting the military history museum. The military courts of the local port have a long and interesting history, which can be seen in high-quality expositions. The number of exhibits exceeds 40,000. This is the place where soldiers who serve in the Pacific take the oath, as well as important events and celebrations.
Proximity of the water element
Such a large-scale sea city is hard to imagine without an oceanarium, which is extremely popular with both locals and guests of the city. A beautiful and delightful, mysterious underwater world opens up before the visitor.
The complex was put into operation in 1991. The area of the halls is about 1.3 thousand square kilometers. There are dioramas, corals extracted from the depths of the sea, sponges and shells, fish and marine animals. After exploring the animal world, you can switch to the human contribution to the development of water spaces. The opportunity to do this is presented when getting acquainted with the ship "Red Vympel", which became the first Far Eastern ship of the USSR.
He has been involved in fierce fighting and mine clearing in the Sea of Japan. Now it is time for him to rest. The same applies to the S-56 submarine, which at other times sank 10 Nazi underwater vehicles. Every year a large number of tourists gather around it.
