Vladivostok is the administrative center of the Primorsky Krai
in the Russian Far East. The naval post, which later became
Vladivistok, was founded on the Muravyov-Amursky Peninsula in
the year of 1860. This outpost was transformed into a large
naval port when the strategic location had increased in
importance. In 1871 the home port of the Siberian Military
Flotilla moved here. Coastal fortifications were constructed to
protect the port from naval attack. The port became a powerful
fortress. The task of strengthening and modernization of the
fortress, was carried out over more than a hundred years. As a
result there were built more than 1300 fortifications. A naval
school was opened there in order to train local navigators and
ship’s technical operators. Vladivostok hasn’t lost its military
and strategic importance; it is headquarters and home port of
the Russian Pacific Fleet. The “pearl of the Far East” is a
significant port, industrial and scientific centre of the
Russian Far East. Vladivostok - Interestin