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Often compared to San Francisco due to the many hills and ocean views, Vladivostok ("Ruler of the East" from the Russian words vladet and vostok) is one of the most beautiful cities in Russia. As one of only four major seaports, with extensive fishing rights, it also has tremendous potential for economic growth. Vladivostok is Russia's window to Asia, as it is located less than 100km east of the Chinese border, and just across the Sea of Japan from the main Japanese Island of Honshu. Home base to the Russian Pacific Fleet, the city was closed to all non-Soviets from 1958 until 1991. Read more about Vladivostok here...
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train from Moscow - 150 hours
