The Russian branch of the Union of outdoor adventure in China was opened on May 10 in Vladivostok. The ceremony was attended by over 70 Chinese tourists who arrived in the administrative center of Primorsky Krai, informs «Pacific Russia». Читать далее →

Russia’s only pleasure boat Jet Capsule appeared in Vladivostok and has already caused increased interest of residents and visitors to the city, informs «Pacific Russia». Читать далее →

Secure legally twinning links between Vladivostok and Haiphong and to study in detail the question of participation of Vietnamese businesses in the development of territories of priority development in the Primorye Territory proposed to participants of the international scientific-practical conference «Vietnam: the problem of civilizational choice ‘in the Far Eastern Federal University, informs «Pacific Russia». Читать далее →

Since May 2015 the Vladivostok hotel «Equator» enters China Friendly-service. Now hoteliers who have extensive experience in working with guests from China will take Chinese tourists in Vladivostok, building knowledge of cultural traditions and criteria guest China Friendly, informs «Pacific Russia». Читать далее →

This week of course marks the 70th anniversary of Victory Day or, as it is referred to in the United States, VE (Victory in Europe) Day, informs «Pacific Russia». Читать далее →

Five Russian citizens awarded the Japanese Order of the Rising Sun of different degrees. The award was received by the director of the All-Union State Library of Foreign Literature Ekaterina geniuses chief conductor of the Academic Symphonic Orchestra of the St. Petersburg State Philharmonic, Yuri Temirkanov, professor at the Institute of Asian and African Studies of Moscow State University Lyudmila Nechayev, atomic scientist Larion Lebedev, the diplomat Alexander, informs «Pacific Russia». Читать далее →

Two Russian strategic bombers Tu-95 entered the identification zone defense the United States over Alaska. It is reported by The Washington Free Beacon, with reference to the Pentagon, informs «Pacific Russia». Читать далее →

Russia and China have agreed on the schedule of the first joint expedition to perpetuate the memory of Soviet soldiers who died in China, said Deputy Defense Minister Gen. Dmitry Bulgakov, informs «Pacific Russia». Читать далее →

By Eric Holm-Olsen, U.S. Consul General in Vladivostok

Last month I had the opportunity to see opposite ends of the Russian Far East, when I visited Kamchatka as well as the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). In addition to the hospitality of the people and the natural beauty of the landscapes of both regions, I found something else in common – a great interest in the Arctic. In Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, port modernization is a priority as the Northern Sea Route becomes more navigable due to the melting polar ice cap. Kamchatka hopes to play a vital role in accommodating an expected increase in maritime traffic in the region. In Yakutia, the connection is perhaps even more obvious, where 40% of the Republic lies above the Arctic Circle, and Yakutsk is home to the Secretariat of the Northern Forum, an international NGO that serves as a vehicle for northern regional leaders to share experience and address common challenges. Читать далее →

Forum trade, economic and investment cooperation, «Primor — border regions of China» opened in Primorye. The campus is on the island of Russian Far Eastern Federal University brought together more than 200 heads of Russian and Chinese companies, representatives of the authorities of Primorye and the border provinces of China, as well as leaders of public associations of entrepreneurs and organizations that promote business development, informs «Pacific Russia». Читать далее →

At noon today, April 13, «The Asia-Pacific Club» at the Center for Children’s Art Vladivostok gathered local and foreign students to meet Songkran — Thai New Year. Students and pupils told each other about the culture of their country, played on wooden spoon and took part in a quiz, informs «Pacific Russia». Читать далее →

China — the first country, which is under contract with the Russian Federation were armed with anti-aircraft missile system S-400 «Triumph». This, in a telephone conversation with the correspondent of «Rossiyskaya Gazeta» confirmed to the press service of «Rosoboronexport». On volumes of purchases and the transaction price was not told, informs «Pacific Russia». Читать далее →

Import of Chinese goods to Russia declined in the first quarter of this year by 34.5 percent yoy to 7.06 billion dollars, according to TASS, citing data from General Administration of Customs of China. With almost the same amount — 32.6 percent — and reduced the export to China of Russian goods, amounting to 7.35 billion dollars, informs «Pacific Russia». Читать далее →

Konstantin Shestakov, the Director of the Tourist Department of the Primorsky Territory conducted a working meeting with the Consul General of Vietnam in Vladivostok Chan Tran Duy Thi, informs «Pacific Russia». Читать далее →

In the Maritime State University (MSU). adm. G. Nevelsky full swing preparing for the implementation of a scientific expedition «Far Eastern Floating University» in the Arctic at UPS «Professor Hlyustin». Currently being tested new quadrocopter to be used for unique research in the Arctic, informs «Pacific Russia». Читать далее →