Primorsky Krai in 3 Russian words
This region is famous for its wild, untouched taiga and the beauty of its sea coast, as well as the abundance of endangered animals listed in the Red Book of Russia. Here are three of its main symbols.
1. АМУРСКИЙ ТИГР (Amur tiger)
The Amur tiger is one of the largest predators among cats. Its body length can reach 2.5 meters (and that's without the tail!). Unlike its heat-loving relatives, it tolerates snow and cold well. The Amur tiger is depicted on the flag and coat of arms of Primorsky Krai, its capital, Vladivostok, and a number of other cities in the region.
2. ЗОЛОТОЙ МОСТ (Golden Bridge)
This 2,100-meter cable-stayed bridge across the Golden Horn Bay is one of the main symbols of Vladivostok. After its opening in 2012, the road from the outlying areas of the city to the central part was shortened to just 15 minutes, instead of two hours.
3. ДВА БРАТА (Two Brothers)
This is the name given to the stacks of rocks in the Sea of Japan near the village of Rudnaya Pristan. They are estimated to be about 60 million years old. You can wade to one stack, but you have to swim a bit to get to the other one. In 1995, the ‘Two Brothers’ were put on the 1,000-ruble note, which brought them newfound nationwide fame.
