Articles about the Far East

Vladivostok is known as Russia's "Gateway to the Pacific" and the country's most Asian-influenced city. This is where the legendary Trans-Siberian Railway reaches its final stop, nearly 9,300 km from Moscow, and where fresh crab has become the star of the local menu. Our complete guide takes you through the history and top sights of the capital of Primorsky Krai — Russia's Far East at its most vivid.