Vladivostok, the name for the Chinese, is full of historical heaviness. This land, which once belonged to China, is now Russian territory. So, how was Vladivostok ceded?What is its current situation?Let's take a look.
In 1860, when the Qing Dynasty was busy suppressing the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom and defeating the Qing Dynasty by the Anglo-French alliance, Tsarist Russia took the opportunity to force the Qing Dynasty to sign the Treaty of Aihui and obtain jurisdiction over the area east of the Ussuri River, including Vladivostok. Then, on the grounds of "meritorious mediation", he forced the Qing Dynasty to sign the "Sino-Russian Beijing Treaty" and completely cut off 400,000 square kilometers of land east of the Ussuri River.
During the war years, Russia had been tempering China's northern regions for a long time, and through the two paper treaties, it took China's Heilongjiang River valley into its pocket. Although Russia once occupied the Siberian region, the climate in this region was very cold and not suitable for human survival. So Russia set its sights on the Heilongjiang River basin in China.
Vladivostok, now the capital of the Primorsky Territory of Russia, is the most important city in the Russian Far East, as well as the seat of the Pacific Fleet Command of the Russian Navy. The total population of the city is about 600,000 people, mainly Russians and ethnic Russians in China, and the population size is equivalent to a small and medium-sized county town in China.
Vladivostok is the largest city in the Russian Far East, with low incomes and low prices. Vladivostok's topography is dominated by plains and hills, and although the land is vast, the agricultural cultivation technology is very backward, resulting in a shortage of food to make ends meet, and a large amount of wheat and vegetables need to be imported from abroad every year. However, large tracts of barren and grassy land have instead promoted the development of animal husbandry in the local countryside, where cattle and sheep are flocked. Therefore, Vladivostok's meat products and milk** are quite sufficient.
Vladivostok is located in the northeastern part of the Eurasian continent, the southernmost tip of the Amur Peninsula. It has an area of 331 square kilometers and a population of 6050,000 people, it is the capital of the Primorsky Territory of Russia. It is nearly 10,000 kilometers away from Moscow, but only about 1,000 kilometers away from the capitals of China, Japan and South Korea. As the largest city in the Russian Far East and its first gateway to Asia, it has important strategic value.
Vladivostok has a superior geographical location, a pleasant climate, beautiful natural scenery and abundant resources. In terms of transportation, the land route is the terminus of the Trans-Siberian Railway, which leads directly to MoscowThere are the best natural ice-free ports in the Far East, with an annual throughput of about 10 million tons, ranking among the best among all Russian portsVladivostok International Airport, which has an annual capacity of 3.5 million passengers, has an annual capacity of 3.5 million passengers. The infrastructure of Vladivostok is relatively well-developed.
Vladivostok is also relatively complete in terms of culture and education, with 12 large schools and 11 secondary schools in the area. There are museums, theaters and halls everywhere, and many research institutes in the Russian Far East are also located in Vladivostok. Kindergarten, elementary, and secondary schools are all free for local students. University fees are not high, and poor students can also apply for free tuition. Universities here attract students from all over Russia.
However, the current situation of Vladivostok is very different, not only has it failed to achieve glory, but it has gone into decline, and its current economic strength is not as good as that of China's fourth-tier cities. Vladivostok's topography is dominated by plains and hills, and although the land is vast, the agricultural cultivation technology is very backward, resulting in a shortage of food to make ends meet, and a large amount of wheat and vegetables need to be imported from abroad every year. Wheat. However, large tracts of barren and grassy land have promoted the development of animal husbandry in the local countryside, where cattle and sheep are flocked. Therefore, Vladivostok's meat products and milk** are quite sufficient. But the deep processing of the product cannot keep up, and these meats cannot be stored, and most of them can only be self-sufficient.
The farmers' incomes have not increased. Walking in the countryside of Vladivostok, although there are blue skies and white clouds, and the air is fresh, there are dilapidated and low wooden houses and muddy paths everywhere, and the living standards of the common people are very low. Because it is too far from the core industrial area of Russia, Vladivostok's industry is also very backward. Light industry is almost non-existent, and everything from daily necessities such as toothpaste and soap to large goods such as furniture and home appliances need to be imported from outside. High-quality and inexpensive Chinese goods are the top priority choice for locals. Because the economy is not much, the income of local residents is generally not high, with an average monthly income of less than 2,000 yuan. Fortunately, local prices are not high, and the social security system is quite sound. Rural Vladivostok. The highest house price in the local city center is less than 7,000 square meters, and the house has no shared area. Low-income families can also enjoy a 60-square-metre house free of charge. Therefore, the basic livelihood of the local population is still guaranteed, but that is all.
In general, Vladivostok is a city of great strategic value, but for various reasons, its economic development is not strong and the standard of living is relatively low.
Although the current situation in Vladivostok is not optimistic, the future of Vladivostok is full of hope as Russia attaches great importance to the Far East. Russia** has already begun large-scale infrastructure construction in Vladivostok, including a new airport, port and railway. All these will help to increase the transportation capacity of Vladivostok and attract more investors and tourists.
In addition, Vladivostok's geographical location also gives it great potential. Located at the junction of Asia and Europe, it is an important gateway connecting two continents. With the development of the global economy, economic exchanges between Asia and Europe will become more and more frequent, and the geographical advantages of Vladivostok will be fully utilized.
In general, although Vladivostok has experienced the pain of cession and the current situation is not ideal, with the attention of Russia and the development of the global economy, the future of Vladivostok is still full of hope. We look forward to the city's true prosperity as an important bridge between Asia and Europe.
The history and current situation of Vladivostok is undoubtedly a complex and thought-provoking topic. It allows us to see the heaviness of history, but also gives us hope for the future. Neither the past concessions nor the present predicament can stop Vladivostok from moving into the future. We look forward to a better tomorrow in Vladivostok.