Vladivostok, Russia

Why Take a Trip to Vladivostok

The treasure of Russia's Far East Region, glorious Vladivostok is one of the most remarkable cities in the biggest country in the world. Although not so widely known among Russia travel enthusiasts, the city offers just as many amazing things to explore as renowned Moscow and Saint Petersburg and even something you can't find in any other Russian city.

Vladivostok boasts a fantastic location on the shores of the Sea of Japan. The city is surrounded by water and prides itself on being the Russian Navy fleet's homeport in the Pacific Ocean. Vladivostok's military importance was considered vital during the Soviet times, and the city was turned into a secret navy base, closed to any foreign visitors for almost half a century.

Being an important pit-stop on a Trans-Siberian rail tour, a lot of people choose to stay in Vladivostok for a couple of days to get to know the amazing city, and this amount of time is more than enough to stop by all the most famous sights. For example, no Vladivostok tour is complete without a visit to the Submarine S-56 Museum, a legendary submarine that played a vital part during the WWII and became one of the first submarines to go around the Earth. Taking a picture of the Russki Bridge, Russian twin of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, is also among the "must" things to include in your Vladivostok travel. And stopping by the Eagle's Nest Observation Point, providing outstanding views around the city, is a highlight of any tour of Vladivostok.