Familiarization with Vladivostok

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In a hotel you will meet with a guide who will tell you about Vladivostok. It is a political, cultural and economic center of the Russian Far East, a city and a port. It got a status of a free port in 2015. Feel the port city atmosphere!

After brief acquaintance with the city and its history we invite you to visit the Vladivostok fortress – one of the strongest marine fortresses of the world built at the end of the XIXth – the beginning of the XXth century. Only 2/3 of the fortress was completed due to the First World War and the October revolution that followed it. Visit the construction with over 100-year-long history!

Let’s overlook the whole city from the Eagle’s Nest hill after that. It’s the best place to observe Vladivostok. This romantic hill is popular among both, tourists and residents of the city. A night view from the hill is especially fascinating! Here you’ll have a chance to take memorable photographs of beautiful landscapes.

Having enjoyed the cityscape you will visit one more stunning place, Russky island. This is the largest island of Primorsky region. You will get there over the Zolotoy and the Russky bridges built for APEC summit 2014. On Russky island you can observe intact nature of Primorye, FEFU campus, beautiful territory of Primorsky Aquarium and many other spots. The bus will stop from time to time and you will have a chance to enjoy the view and take photos.

After coming back to the city you will go to the historically famous Central square that is also named the Square of the Fighters for the Soviet Power. This square is spacious and wide, just like Russian soul. It is also a place that unifies citizens and guests of the city thanks to mass events, fairs and festivals held there. The Central square is a perfect place to start promenade because it is situated near the Korabelnaya embankment, famous Svetlanskaya and Fokina streets, GUM department store, restaurants of different cuisines and many other spots. The Monument to the Fighters for the Soviet Power installed in the center of the square is one of the city symbols. Let’s get acquainted with eventful history of the square and monuments!

We invite you to continue the excursion around famous spots and visit the Railway station. This is a place where the world-famous Trans-Siberian Railway ends. Its construction was started in presence of the crown prince of the Russian Empire Nickolas. Since then the station has been restored many times but still has the spirit of Czarist Russia!

Tourists coming to Vladivostok always visit the Soviet submarine S-56 museum. Yes, you will be able to go inside the real Second World War submarine that was operable in the past, know its history and feel the atmosphere because many compartments of it have been saved in their original form. In 1944 S-56 was awarded with the Order of the Red Banner.

After that you will walk to the Nickolas Triumphal Arch situated nearby. This is a really  remarkable place because it was constructed to welcome the crown prince of the Russian Empire during his visit to Vladivostok on the occasion of opening the world famous Trans-Siberian Railway. It was demolished in the Soviet times and reconstructed in 1998 with the help of old photos. The renewed Arch was officially opened in 2003.
 

Just some meters from the Arch the Chapel of St. Andrew is located. It is a nice small snow-white temple. It was built on the threshold of the 60th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War in honor of the died soldiers.

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During the time left our guide will show you some other interesting places such as the Marine terminal, Svetlanskaya and Fokina streets (Arbat) etc. Having finished the excursion our driver will drive you back to your hotel or drop you off at the Central square where you can continue exploring our city by yourself. You can also try dishes of Russian or any other cuisine in one of Vladivostok restaurants.