The journey to Vladivostok. What to see in 2019
At all times of its history Vladivostok attracted the attention of people of different interests. The end point of the famous TRANS-Siberian railway, the first important Outpost of Russia in the East, the main military base of the Pacific fleet of the country, the largest sea port in the country. And, of course, one of the world's largest producer in the fishing industry. Still largely Vladivostok is unique.
The town is relatively young, just over 150 years. The construction of a military base was begun in 1860, when the flotilla "Majuro" under the leadership of captain-Lieutenant A. K. Shefner arrived in the Golden horn. At the same time and it was made the official name "Vladivostok", the origin of which is from two words: "own the East", in support of purpose: to protect the Eastern borders of Russia.
About a year later came the first settler – volunteer merchant origin Y. Semenov. Acquired land, was elected as a local elder. The government tried to encourage the purchase of local land to increase the population and strengthen the position of power in the far East. Vladivostok officially recognized as a city 20 years later – in 1880-something.
Before the revolution, the city had quite a significant economy, developed economic ties, there were constant population growth. In 1922, he was eliminated far Eastern Republic, and the region became an administrative part of the RSFSR.
Vladivostok is now one of the largest cities in the far East, economic, cultural, and industrial center. The constantly increasing flow of tourists wishing to visit the famous city.
On the street Svetlanskaya preserved old merchant's house, the mansion of the Governor-General and other constructions with more than 100 years of history. Here the literary "homeland" shtirlitsa: the hotel "Versailles" writer Y. Semyonov came up with his character. Installed near the original monument to the poet-bard Vladimir Vysotsky, near which on a special audio settings constantly heard his songs.
The city has its "Vladivostok Arbat" is a pedestrian street in the centre, Prospekt Admirala Fokina. There are a lot of fountains, and melodious music, often perform a variety of musical groups. A little further is a Sports promenade, area of the "registry" of various independent artists and sellers of Souvenirs.
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