"A window to the Asia-Pacific region": director of the Centre for Regional Policy at RANEPA talks about the Primorye region — especially for the National Centre RUSSIA

Primorsky Krai

The Primorye region serves as Russia's key "gateway" to the rapidly developing Asia-Pacific region. Such a statement was made by Vladimir Klimanov, Director of the RANEPA Centre for Regional Policy to the press service of the National Centre RUSSIA.

"Vladivostok is much closer to Beijing, Seoul, Tokyo, and to other Asian capitals than to the main cities of Russia. Besides, for the country itself, Vladivostok is the terminus of a railway line that crosses more than 9 thousand kilometers of the entire country. Therefore, the functions of Primorye and Vladivostok are multifaceted," said Vladimir Klimanov.

The expert noted that the main idea here is the development of industries related to the development of natural and marine resources of the Pacific Ocean, as well as the fulfillment of strategic geopolitical tasks, including transport functions.

"Vladivostok is also the easternmost city with a European character on the planet: a federal university operates here, the National Centre RUSSIA in the Primorye region is planned to open, a modern Opera house was put into operation slightly more than 10 years ago, and the urban environment familiar to residents of Russia and Europe is developing. All this makes the development of Vladivostok as a centre of science, education and culture quite logical" Vladimir Klimanov emphasized.

You can learn more about the Eastern Gates of Russia at the display of the National Centre RUSSIA. There, everyone can get acquainted with the exposition "Gateway to Asia". This area showcases the geopolitical position and transport and logistics potential of Primorye. A simple language is used to share the information about sea, air and rail transportation in the region.

A festive programme dedicated to the opening of the National Centre RUSSIA in the Primorye region will start on 7 September at 16:00, near Battery Street, 4. The event will begin with a performance of the "Tesla" music band from Vladivostok. The celebration will be continued by a large flag march along the renovated Sports Embankment, followed by a spectacular dance flash mob "Beautiful Faraway". The dance flash mob was first organized at the International RUSSIA EXPO in Moscow, and has already become a tradition.

Registration for the "Discover the Primorye Region" excursion programme at the National Centre RUSSIA in Primorye has started. The first guided tours for visitors will be held on 7 September. Guided tours will run daily, except Mondays, from 10:00 to 20:00. The group size is up to 15 people, and the duration of the programme is 90 minutes. It is possible to join either by prior registration or as part of an already organized group. To register, log in to the website of the National Centre RUSSIA in the Primorye region and select a convenient date and time. Prior registration is not required if there are available tickets for the tour as part of an already organized group.