The port of Nakhodka in the Primorsky Territory is a cozy, clean and green city with a population of 160 thousand people. Every year the Far East attracts an increasing number of tourists who can find here interesting sights and magnificent natural beauty. There are numerous sanatoriums, tourist centers and tent camps on the coast. The city itself has many interesting places, and the surrounding landscapes surprise with their diversity.
Battery No. 905
In 1935, coastal defense was organized to protect the bays adjacent to Nakhodka. One of its units was artillery battery No. 905. It was placed on the northeastern shore of Tungus Bay in the forest. The battery's guns were installed in four gun pods. In addition, the fire of the guns was provided by a command post located in a concrete building, equipped with powerful rangefinders. The battery had its own power plant, water supply system, and underground communication networks. In the 1950s it was combat-ready.
Address: Tungus Bay.
City `s history
Nakhodka is the largest Russian port in the Far East and is ice-free all year round. This allows trade both with the northern regions and with Japan, South Korea, China and other countries of Southeast Asia. Archaeological research has shown that already in the 5th century, settlements of the Sushel and Mohe-Ilou tribes were located on the shores of the calm Nakhodka Bay.
The first Europeans to reach these places were British sailors, who in 1855 were able to sail to Garnet Bay on the ship Barracuda. The very next year, the Russian corvette America entered the bay, whose commander reported on the possibility of setting up a temporary point in the area, suitable for use by large-tonnage merchant and military ships.
Nakhodka received its name in 1859, when the Governor-General of Eastern Siberia Nikolai Muravyov, sailing in the Far East, made an entry in the logbook and marked the cape, the fairway, and also came up with the name of the bay itself. Nakhodka Bay was named after the first Russian ship to anchor in local waters.
In 1864, a military hydrographic post was established on Cape Yakov Astafiev. The first mentions of a small village appear in historical documents, which was built by military men and merchants to ensure maritime trade with China and Japan. At the end of the 19th century, a real boom in whaling erupted. The population of Nakhodka increased to 50 thousand people. Passenger ships plied here , connecting this port with Vladivostok and other major cities.
In the first half of the 20th century, the Soviet government began building an international trading port in the harbor, with some of the work carried out by Gulag prisoners. Nakhodka received city status in 1950. Subsequently, the first economic free zone in Russia was created here, which made it possible to trade with Korea, Australia, Japan and the countries of Southeast Asia as profitably as possible. Today, the port of Nakhodka specializes in transport transit and cargo transshipment, ensuring the delivery of vital goods along the Northern Sea Route.
Monument to the partisans who died in 1918-1922
Installed in 1967 and reconstructed in 1976. Dedicated to the turbulent events of the Civil War and the intervention of foreign troops. In Primorye there was a partisan movement that resisted the White Guards, Japanese and American invaders. During Soviet times, various youth events took place in front of the monument.
Interesting Facts
* The city of Nakhodka is the southernmost city in the Far East - 250 km south of the city of Krasnodar
* In these places, sites of ancient people (Stone Age) were found.
* The city and the bay on which it is located bear the same name – “Nakhodka”.
* In Nakhodka, many houses from the Stalin era remain intact.
* At the end of World War II, there were many camps for Japanese prisoners of war around Nakhodka.
* More than 20 million tons of cargo are transshipped through the port of Nakhodka every year.
Stella Coming of Age
In 1968, in connection with the 18th anniversary of Nakhodka, this memorial sign was installed on the square of the same name. The change in status contributed to the rapid economic development of the young city. Ships and housing were built here, and ports handled a huge amount of cargo. The population increased. On the front surface there is a bas-relief of a ship against the background of the globe. City builders, workers and fishermen are depicted in relief on the sides.
Address: Krasnoarmeyskaya street.
Stella "Nakhodka"
Placed in 1970 at the highest point ( about 300 m ) of the Nakhodka Pass, crossing the mountain range between the Suchan and Litovka rivers. located near the city. This memorial sign, architecturally marking the entrance to the city, was unveiled in connection with the 20th anniversary of the city's creation. Next to the stele there is a viewing platform from which wonderful views of the sea and mountains open up. The road near the pass is characterized by sharp turns, precipices and other dangerous areas.
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Monument to the crew of the SR
This medium-sized fishing trawler was lost at sea in 1965. In 1972, a monument was erected on Swan Hill in the form of a grieving woman with a child in her arms, peering into the sea. The seven-meter bronze sculpture is made of bronze. Behind it are two pylons, symbolizing sails. At the bottom of the composition is a slab with the names of the dead fishermen. You can get to the monument by stairs rising from the foot of the hill.
Sights of Nakhodka
Most sightseeing tours in Nakhodka start from Partizan Square and include visits to the Grieving Mother memorial, the Stone of Friendship monument, the Japanese rock garden and the memorial complex dedicated to the Great Patriotic War. Tourists are also recommended to visit the observation deck on Mount Sestra. The total ascent to the hill, which is 1,400 meters long, will take about 40 minutes, and from the top there are magnificent views of the nearby bay and mountains.
The main attractions of Nakhodka are:
- Japanese rock garden;
- Temple of the Icon of the Mother of God;
- City antique clock;
- Church of St. Panteleimon;
- Wrangel Museum;
- Seaside mosques;
- Sculptural composition "Wheel of Fortune".
Excursions to Cape Astafiev are popular among tourists, where there are several observation platforms that offer magnificent panoramas of the sea and the bay. You can also take a fascinating trip on pleasure boats that ply along the coast, allowing tourists to see with their own eyes all the beauties of the local nature.
Today there are several tourist centers in the city, where you can get the necessary information on excursions, take free maps of Nakhodka, get acquainted with the main attractions in detail, read about the city’s coat of arms, find out the telephone code number and postal code, time zone and time difference with Moscow and other cities. Tourists can be advised to first study the local Internet forum, where there is real news about the life of Nakhodka and talks about unusual places that may be of interest to visitors.
Memorial to the crew of the tanker "Baskunchak"
Returning to its home port in September 1976, the ship belonging to the Primorsky Shipping Company was caught in a powerful typhoon and sank. All 35 crew members were killed. The complex is a fenced concrete area, in the center of which there is a stele with two figures. The man stands at full height, the woman kneels. There are ten plates on the site with the names of the dead sailors. There are two ship anchors in front of the entrance to the memorial.
Stone of Friendship of Twin Cities
In 1978, this stone, processed by a Japanese master, was installed on the shore of the bay. It was delivered from Maizuru, Japan, which is Nakhodka’s sister city. It is an irregularly shaped block of granite. On the stone is a slab with inscriptions in Russian and Japanese, announcing its opening on the occasion of the anniversary of the establishment of sister city relations in 1961.
Rock garden from Japan
Created in 1983 to establish sister city relations between Nakhodka and the Japanese city of Tsuruga. Located in the center of the city. It is a covered gazebo covering a large table with two benches. The material for them is concrete stylized as wood. Paths and stones lead to the gazebo. Near it is a memorial plaque informing that this garden is dedicated to the first anniversary of the establishment of sister city relations between the two cities.
Stella for the 35th anniversary of Nakhodka
In 1985, at the entrance to the city on the western side, a stele was erected to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the city. In the central part of the composition is an image of a woman holding a dove, a symbol of peace, in her hands. On both sides there are bas-reliefs showing fishermen, sailors, shipbuilders and workers in other professions typical of the city. Various scenes from the history of the city are reflected.
Main areas
Initially, the development of Nakhodka was carried out along the coastline, and subsequently residential neighborhoods appeared close to industrial enterprises operating in the vicinity. The main highway stretches across the entire coastal part parallel to the bay, dividing the city into three main districts.
Districts in Nakhodka:
- Central.
- Northern.
- Southern.
The central district is the heart of the city , where the city district administration, offices of large commercial companies, and business centers are located. There are supermarkets, shopping centers and large markets here. The historical center of Nakhodka is Lenin Street, which is lined with Stalinist houses. There is a football stadium, a municipal cultural center and the Diamond Nakhodka nightclub. In the Central District there are such neighborhoods as Pogranichny, Khema and Third Section. These are quiet green streets, atypical for Russian cities.
The northern region, which locals call KPD, is located in the valley of the Partizanskaya River. This territorial formation arose around the village of Severny and in the 70-80s of the last century it was actively built up by the private sector and five-story panel buildings. All buildings dating back to the beginning of the 20th century were destroyed by a serious fire in 1970. Therefore, there are practically no old houses preserved here. This is a large industrial zone where there is a city boiler house, a mechanical plant, an efficiency plant, a Stroitel base and a helium station currently under construction.
The southern area is a typical bedroom , built up with 5 and 10-story buildings. In the southwestern part of this microdistrict there is the former satellite village of Rybak, which opens directly to the bay. In the Southern District, the Primorets shopping center, a retail market, a hospital, a clinic and other social infrastructure facilities have been built. Local authorities plan to renovate this quarter, demolish the old five-story panel buildings and install modern low-rise luxury housing here.
Memorial to those killed in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945
It was installed in 1985 in memory of more than five thousand Nakhodka residents who gave their lives in battles with the Nazis. The complex consists of a central stele formed by three metal pylons. They are decorated with marble tiles. On top of the monument is a five-pointed star carved into plates. At the bottom there is a pedestal with the Eternal Flame.
Address: Pushkin street - 137.
Sculptural composition of a bird woman
In the city park on the street. Gagarin in 1992, a black metal sculpture was installed on a pedestal. She is a symbol of the bird woman Alkina, who protects fishermen and sailors from misfortunes. According to legend, she has a woman's face and a bird's body. A person, hearing her sweet voice, becomes completely delighted, forgetting everything in the world. She does not bring harm to people.
Mosque at Swan Hill
Due to the growth of the Muslim community in the city, a two-story Islamic cultural center with the first mosque in Primorye was opened here in 2006. This is an ascetic style building made of red brick. The construction was financed mainly by the local Tatar community. It can accommodate half a thousand believers. The minaret of this temple reaches a height of 21 meters. On Fridays, prayers are held here, in which more than a hundred people participate.
Climate and geography
Nakhodka is the southernmost point of the Russian Far East. This city is 165 kilometers away from Vladivostok. The capital of South Korea, the metropolis of Seoul, is located 770 kilometers by sea. Maritime transport links with Tokyo, Taiwan, Moscow, Australia and other countries are also developed. The city stretches along the entire bay of the same name, occupying part of the Trudny Peninsula. Nakhodka includes numerous urban-type settlements, including the uninhabited island of Lisiy, which separated from the mainland after a powerful earthquake.
The coastal strip has wide beaches and rocky cliffs with quiet coves. From the west, the city is approached by the eastern spurs of the Sitohe-Aln mountain range, which extends to the Khabarovsk Territory and the mouth of the Amur River. The most famous and picturesque hills in Nakhodka are two small hills, Brother and Sister. Their height is 242 and 318 meters. With their outlines they resemble pyramids and are the calling cards of this seaside city.
There are many lakes in the vicinity of the conglomeration. The area is home to dense broad-leaved deciduous forests. In the local reserve you can find various large predators and mammals. The Amur tiger also lives here , of which there are no more than 500 individuals left in the wild. Numerous rivers flowing near Nakhodka are chosen by fishermen who catch salmon and other red fish here.
The climatic conditions are favorable for cultivating the land and comfortable human habitation. The place is characterized by both warm ocean currents and cold air masses from the continent. The climate is monsoon, with frequent autumn rains. In winter there is heavy snowfall, but temperatures even in January do not fall below 10-15 degrees. The weather in Nakhodka in summer is mostly sunny. The temperature in July-August is 25-30 degrees Celsius.
