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Kozmino Oil Terminal Hits 10 Million Ton Mark
The oil terminal is running as planned and in strict adherence to the schedule, as committed volumes of crude are shipped for export to the Pacific Rim countries.
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03 Сентября 2010, 08:44 |
Kamchatka Man Gets 13 Years for Sexual Abuse
A 39-year-old resident of Manila has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term after admitting he sexually abused a girl for six years.
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02 Сентября 2010, 10:59 |
Akita Officials Visit Vladivostok to Discuss Prospects for Cooperation
The participants in the meeting shared their plans on further development of the mutually beneficial relations.
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02 Сентября 2010, 08:42 |
Russian and Chinese Energy Officials Sign Raft of Agreements
Within the next five years coal exports to China is planned to increase 15 times.
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01 Сентября 2010, 10:54 |
‘Tire Crisis’ Looming for Primorye
Customs Union has issued a ruling that increases duty on used tire imports twofold.
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01 Сентября 2010, 08:09 |
Two Lawmakers Detained on Fraud Charges
Police said the suspects attempted to swindle $162,000 out of a Vladivostok-based businessman.
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31 Августа 2010, 10:49 |
Construction of High-speed Railway Line Scheduled for Fall
The new railway line will provide a high-speed rail service between Artyom and Vladivostok.
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31 Августа 2010, 08:53 |
Freedom of Assembly Rally to be Staged in Vladivostok
This time organizers again decided not to coordinate the protest with the city hall, because, they say, such meetings require no notifications to the authorities.
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31 Августа 2010, 07:39 |
Two Injured after Fire Breaks out at Berth in Vladivostok
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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30 Августа 2010, 13:33 |
United Russia Focuses on its Image rather than Wildfire Relief Effort
Vladivostok WWII Veterans’ Union had to pay almost $1,300 to get an aid consignment delivered to wildfire-hit regions.
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30 Августа 2010, 08:05 |
Deputy Prime Minister Inspects Progress of APEC 2012 Construction Projects
Governor Sergei Darkin has shared updates on the planning and progress of the major construction projects underway on Russky Island with Sergei Ivanov.
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27 Августа 2010, 12:10 |
Chukotka Gov. Holds Talks on Construction of Floating Atomic Plant
"The construction of the floating nuclear station is pivotal for Chukotka since the Chaun power plant, located in Pevek, is by far outdated," – Governor.
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27 Августа 2010, 08:46 |
Tug Boat Sinks off Northern Yakutia, 11 People Missing
A search and rescue operation is underway in the Laptev Sea.
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27 Августа 2010, 07:51 |
Acclaimed Jazz Trio to Play a Gig in Vladivostok
Dave Weckl (drums), George Whitty (keyboards) and Ric Fierabracci (bass), are on their way to Vladivostok.
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26 Августа 2010, 12:40 |
Coast Guards Stage Mock Hostage Response Drill in Vladivostok
The scenario of the multilateral exercise involved the liberation of a civil vessel from armed gangsters.
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26 Августа 2010, 09:36 |
Putin Helps Scientists Study Whales off Russia’s Pacific Coast
Prime Minister took part in a scientific expedition together with bilogists at Kronotsky nature reserve during his visit to Kamchatka.
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25 Августа 2010, 11:35 |
Putin Supports Ishaev’s Stimulus Plan that Seeks to Boost Fishing Industry
Prime Minister praised the envoy’s proposal to make fish transportation from Russia’s Far East 50%-subsidized by the government as a way to stimulate fishing industry growth.
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25 Августа 2010, 09:53 |
Lawmakers Push to Set up Public Chambers throughout Russia’s Far East
Officials say public chambers provide an opportunity for greater interaction between authorities and citizens when addressing social, economic and political problems.
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25 Августа 2010, 08:46 |
Vladivostok Hosts Tourism Promotion Organization Forum
Vladivostok is the only Russian city with membership of the Tourism Promotion Organization.
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25 Августа 2010, 07:28 |
N Korea Deploying Troops near Pyongyang
The amassing of military forces is likely to be a part of an upcoming national event.
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24 Августа 2010, 11:01 |
Tropical Bird Spotted in Primorye
A hummingbird has been seen and captured on mobile phone in Slavyanka.
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24 Августа 2010, 09:20 |
US Coast Guard Cutter to Visit Vladivostok
The visit of the USCGC Jarvis marks the end of the North Pacific Coast Guard Forum.
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24 Августа 2010, 08:51 |
‘Days of Peace in the Pacific’ Festival to be Staged in Vladivostok
The festival will be held at three locations: the Central Square, Sportivnaya Gavan and Admiral Fokin Street.
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23 Августа 2010, 10:39 |
Vladivostok Hosts TEAM 2010 Conference
The event gathered leading shipbuilders from across the Pacific Rim.
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23 Августа 2010, 10:01 |
Construction of Bridge across Eastern Bosphorus Strait Nears Completion
The construction of 31 bridge supports have been completed.
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23 Августа 2010, 09:00 |
27 Injured after Bus Crashed into Truck in Japan
The accident occurred on the Tomei Expressway early Monday morning.
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23 Августа 2010, 08:43 |
Pacific Fleet Commemorative Journey Completed off Southern Kuril Islands
A service was held on board the landing ship BDK-98 to pay tribute to those who fought in WWII.
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20 Августа 2010, 10:54 |
Vladivostok Seafront Set for Major Upgrade
The Vladivostok Government has announced the start of a large-scale project to revamp the seafront of the city.
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19 Августа 2010, 10:14 |
Khasan Customs Files Drug Smuggling Charges against Chinese Guestworkers
The Chinese nationals were carrying highly potent drugs while on their way to Russia to raise some money.
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19 Августа 2010, 08:50 |
Dog Rescued after Falling down Vladivostok Manhole
When rescuers arrived on the scene they found another three dogs down there.
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19 Августа 2010, 08:22 |
Washington, S. Korea to Stage Another Naval Exercise
North Korea and China strongly oppose the wargames.
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18 Августа 2010, 11:11 |
WWF Russia Gets Ready for Wildfires in Primorye
Experts said the taiga in Russia’s Far East may suffer the fate of the fire-ravaged Moscow forests.
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18 Августа 2010, 08:34 |
Patents for Invention Down in Russia’s Far East
Researchers put the sharp drop in patents registration in the Far Eastern Federal District down to the lack of support from local authorities.
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17 Августа 2010, 10:06 |
Primorye Lawmaker Charged with $98,000 Tax Evasion
Galust Akhonyan signed a written pledge not to leave the city until the investigation is over.
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17 Августа 2010, 09:44 |
South Korea - Calendar of Events Fall 2010
Those Primorye residents who want to go on vacation in Korea will have a chance not only to bask in the sun on the sandy beaches, but also to learn something exciting and new.
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17 Августа 2010, 08:44 |
Crab Harvest Quota Exceeded in Russia’s Far East
Tons of crab products are exported illegally.
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17 Августа 2010, 07:52 |
Russia and North Korea Seek to Expand Economic Ties
N. Korean Foreign Trade Minister and Russia’s Regional Development Minister met Pyongyang to compare notes on trade issues.
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17 Августа 2010, 07:28 |
Sakhalin Man Faces Criminal Charges after Beating Two Law-enforcers
Police said the man was driving under the influence of alcohol.
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16 Августа 2010, 10:27 |
Pacific Salmon Forum Kicks off in Sakhalin
The scientific event gathered 24 school students from Russia, Canada and the US, including 12 young researchers from Sakhalin.
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16 Августа 2010, 09:03 |
Sakhalin Woman Tortures her Daughter with Nail-studded Stick
The 28-year-old abusive mother, K. Tatyana, of Smirnykh, may lose her parental rights after severely beating her 8-year-old daughter.
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16 Августа 2010, 07:46 |
Lee Myung-bak Seeks Reunification with North Korea
South Korean President proposed a three-stage program of reunification with North Korea.
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13 Августа 2010, 11:14 |
China-Russia Economic and Trade Cooperation Area Gains Momentum
Ussuriysk trade and industrial park paid to the budget about 11.5 million and became the largest taxpayer of the city.
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13 Августа 2010, 09:01 |
New Bones Found at Excavation Site in Amur Region
The dinosaurs have been preserved to such an extent that the orifices, outlets of cranial nerves and blood-vessels remained intact.
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13 Августа 2010, 07:27 |
APEC Construction Projects Spur New Jobs
The number of people engaged in the APEC 2010 Russia construction projects has reached 18,300.
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12 Августа 2010, 11:26 |
International Team of Experts to Conduct Research on Hot Springs in Kamchatka
Known as the Land of Smoking Volcanoes, Kamchatka is a home to more than 30 active volcanoes.
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12 Августа 2010, 09:25 |
Multilateral Naval Exercise to be Held in Primorye
Official delegations and coast guard ships from Japan, South Korea, the US and China are expected to participate in the large-scale military drill.
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12 Августа 2010, 08:14 |
Governor Takes Part in Asia-Pacific Youth Sport Competition Award Ceremony
Winners in the international event were presented cups, medals and other prizes.
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12 Августа 2010, 07:34 |
China Pledges $3.9m in Aid to Help Russia Combat Wildfires
China will provide $1 million in cash and $2.93 million-worth of humanitarian assistance.
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11 Августа 2010, 11:39 |
‘Journey Beyond the Three Seas’ to Open Pacific Meridian Film Festival
Organizers said the traditional and well-known to Vladivostok movie-goers event, In Focus, will definitely push the envelope this year.
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11 Августа 2010, 09:08 |
China's Luxury Goods Market on the Rise
A report on luxury consumer market in China shows more people are willing to buy brand-name clothes and accessories.
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10 Августа 2010, 12:04 |
Experts Estimate $15b in Losses from Russian Wildfires
The extremely hot weather, droughts and wildfires may cost the country 1 per cent of GDP growth in 2010.
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10 Августа 2010, 08:41 |
Hydroelectric Power Station to be Built in Far East
The power station will serve Primorye and a part of China.
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09 Августа 2010, 11:23 |
Transneft Plans to Increase Oil Supplies to Asia-Pacific Markets
Transneft spokesman Igor Demin held a press conference Monday, in which he talked about the company’s achievements and plans to expand its presence.
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09 Августа 2010, 09:50 |
Kremlin Scraps Plans to Build Official Residence in Primorye
Following the expert examination authorities decided "to pitch plans to build the residence now or any time soon", an official said.
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09 Августа 2010, 07:44 |
N. Korea Seizes South’s Fishing Boat
The seizure comes amid high tensions between the Koreas over Pyongyang's nuclear program.
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06 Августа 2010, 11:18 |
Kidnapped Boy Held for $1m Ransom Found Dead in Primorye, Killer Arrested
The police arrested a 17-year-old acquaintance of the abducted teenager.
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06 Августа 2010, 09:48 |
Construction of Russia’s Largest Oceanarium Gets Underway in Primorye
The large-scale public aquarium is expected to display up to 600 species of marine mammals and fish.
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05 Августа 2010, 11:25 |
Vladivostok Authorities Enforce Ban on Beer Drinking in Public Places
Police figures show that the excessive availability of beer at public places often leads to crimes, fights, and other incidents.
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05 Августа 2010, 08:09 |
WWF-Russia Calls on China to Put Hazardous Production Facilities away from Floodplains
The move came after thousands of barrels with chemicals were swept into Songhua river.
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04 Августа 2010, 10:50 |
$1m Ransom Demanded for Kidnapped Boy in Spassk Region
Primorye police has launched a criminal investigation into the abduction of 15-year-old Aleksandr Matsenko.
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04 Августа 2010, 09:34 |
Bike Fest Opens in Primorye
First launched eight years ago, the festival has grown into a major international event attracting people from around the world.
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04 Августа 2010, 08:14 |
International Fishery Congress Draws Near
So far, companies from 13 countries have sighed up for the event.
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03 Августа 2010, 10:50 |
Primorye Experiences Slight Drop in Investments
The volume of investments in the economy of Primorye decreased almost four percent as compared to the same period last year.
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03 Августа 2010, 07:57 |
Yet Another "Russian Rambo" Busted in Primorye
Aleksei N., 21, has been charged with killing four people and several counts of robbery.
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02 Августа 2010, 10:23 |
Khabarovsk WWII Veterans to Take Part in Commemorative Events in China
Russian and Chinese veterans will pay a tribute to those soldiers who were killed fighting for the liberation of the Far East.
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02 Августа 2010, 08:51 |
Vladivostok Joined Nationwide Rally for Freedom of Assembly
About 40 demonstrators took part in the meeting and no arrests were made.
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02 Августа 2010, 08:02 |
China Steps up Efforts to Retrieve Toxic Barrels
Russian authorities are preparing for potential emergency situations.
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30 Июля 2010, 10:35 |
Sakhalin and Wakkanai Officials Hold Talks on Prospects of Cooperation
Business relationships between Sakhalin Region and Hokkaido have been developing for over a decade now as part of the Agreement on friendship and economic cooperation.
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30 Июля 2010, 09:01 |
Primorye Police Foiled Attempt to Sell Bones of Siberian Tiger
The operation presents a rare example when it was possible to gather decisive evidence, sufficient for meting out proper punishment to the guilty man.
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30 Июля 2010, 08:01 |
Russky Island Poised to Become Tourist Magnet
Officials plan to build the largest marine mammal park in the Asia-Pacific, safari-park, recreation facilities, restaurants, waterpark, zoo and other amenities.
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29 Июля 2010, 10:12 |
Court Banned YouTube in Russia’s Far East for Extremist Video
The court ruling came after a video entitled "Russia for Russians" was posted on YouTube.
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29 Июля 2010, 08:27 |
Blagoveshchensk Activists Campaign against Name of Local Night Club
They believe that the name and the advertising banner bearing the picture of two horns and flame is aestheticization of evil.
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29 Июля 2010, 07:35 |
Chinese Barrels with Chemicals Washed down Sungari River
The barrels, owned by a local chemical plant, contained a total of 160 tons of liquid flammable explosive chemicals.
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28 Июля 2010, 11:04 |
Amur Region Officials Present Major Investment Projects at Shanghai Expo 2010
A delegation of the far eastern region of Amur led by Governor Oleg Kozhemyako has visited Expo 2010.
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28 Июля 2010, 08:34 |
Japanese Foreign Minister Expressed Regret over New WWII End Anniversary Date
Katsuya Okada conveyed regret to Russian Government over its decision to designate September 2 as a National Day of the end of World War II.
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28 Июля 2010, 07:56 |
Meditation Helps Chinese Officials to Resist Temptation to Take Bribes
China’s Central Party School has introduced special exercises aimed at guarding its students against temptation to accept bribes.
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27 Июля 2010, 11:23 |
Suspect in Police Shootings Says in YouTube Video He was Brutalized by Police
Primorye law-enforcement authorities have launched an investigation into the video.
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27 Июля 2010, 09:16 |
Japanese Delegation Visits Construction Site of Bridge to Russky Island
Japanese experts were deeply impressed by the social infrastructure that surrounds this massive construction project.
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27 Июля 2010, 07:50 |
Khabarovsk Woman Won Miss Russia 2010
The victory in the beauty pageant qualified Natalya Stepanets, 27, to participate in Miss Lithuania this year.
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26 Июля 2010, 10:36 |
Indigenous Peoples’ Festival Held in Khabarovsk
The festival of the indigenous small-numbered peoples of North titled "A Stork over Amur" took place in Amur Region.
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26 Июля 2010, 09:45 |
Bomb Threat Reported at Vladivostok Vehicle Inspection Station
The building has been sealed off and a bomb squad is presently searching for explosives.
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26 Июля 2010, 09:03 |
President of Waseda University Visits FENU
Prof. Katsuhiko Shirai held talks with the FENU President on the expansion of academic exchange.
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26 Июля 2010, 08:14 |
Massive Tobacco Tax Hike on the Horizon
The Ministry of Finance proposed to increase tobacco tax 40 percent yearly.
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23 Июля 2010, 10:23 |
Antique Chest Found During Earthworks in Sakhalin
When the workers attempted to lift the trunk it cracked open and its contents fell out.
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23 Июля 2010, 08:46 |
New English-language News Website Aims to Burnish Russia’s Image Worldwide
The state-run website is planned to serve as a venue for discussion of Russia’s economic modernization by foreigners.
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22 Июля 2010, 12:00 |
Sakhalin Man Fined for Wearing Nazi Tattoos
A 24-year-old Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk resident has pleaded guilty on charges of incitement of ethnic hatred.
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22 Июля 2010, 10:03 |
Gov't Estimated Poverty Threshold at 5,518 Rubles per Month
The monthly consumer basket in June 2010 totaled 8,250 rubles, according to official estimates.
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22 Июля 2010, 08:56 |
Primorye Gov. Inspects Construction Site of Bridge across Golden Horn Bay
The projected height of the bridge pylons is 222 meters.
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22 Июля 2010, 08:05 |
Downpours Raging in China Claimed Lives of 701
The floods caused by the heavy rainfall are the worst in a decade.
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21 Июля 2010, 12:19 |
Yet Another Club Takes Gay-friendly Stance
Gay clubs are springing up all over Vladivostok.
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21 Июля 2010, 10:24 |
Asia Pacific Children’s Festival to Take Place in Primorye
This is going to be a major event, which is aimed to form deep and lasting friendship among children of Asia-Pacific.
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21 Июля 2010, 09:32 |
Dalian Bathing Beaches Shut down Following Oil Spill
The oil spill was caused by an offshore pipeline explosion last week at the city's Xingang Port.
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21 Июля 2010, 08:12 |
Fishermen from all over the World to Convene in Vladivostok for Two-day Forum
This year’s International Fishery Congress will run from Sept. 7 through Sept. 9.
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20 Июля 2010, 11:04 |
China Became World’s Leading Shipbuilder
China has surpassed South Korea and Japan in shipbuilding industry.
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20 Июля 2010, 10:08 |
Poll Shows Russians Would Like to See Putin as President
According to a SuperJob.ru survey, nearly every third respondent would cast his vote for Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
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20 Июля 2010, 09:01 |
Foreign Officials Praised High Prospects of Vladivostok’s Economic Growth
"The vision for the future of Vladivostok as a major city capable of hosting high-profile events, outlined by Igor Pushkaryov, was substantiated by the stunning festive events" – foreign official.
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19 Июля 2010, 10:06 |
Vladivostok Needs Some Extra 3,500 Hotel Rooms
The five-star hotels under construction are expected to cater for the huge demand for accommodation.
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19 Июля 2010, 09:13 |
Foreign Officials Push Rosneft to Put off Seismic Survey off Sakhalin
The seismic survey, scheduled to start this July, presents a major threat to the shrinking Okhotsk-Korean population of Grey whale.
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19 Июля 2010, 08:29 |
Youth Ecology Symposium to be Held in Dalian
First launched in 2004, the event provides an opportunity for youth to share their experience in dealing with various environmental problems.
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