Nakhodka



Nakhodka (Russian: Нахо́дка, nah-KHOHT-kuh) is a port city in Primorsky Krai. Its name means 'discovery' in Russian.

Understand
Nakhodka Bay was discovered in 1859 by a Russian corvette seeking shelter during a storm. The name is best translated as "lucky find". A small fishing village was founded in 1907, and got city rights in 1950. Unlike Vladivostok, Nakhodka was never a closed city, and the city's economy suffered a downturn when the biggest city was opened to foreign trade. Russia designated the city a "free economic zone," a variation on China's very successful Special Economic Zones, which could attract large-scale foreign investment. It is location of the port Vostochniy, the largest port in Russian Far East, and an oil-terminal for Sakhalin projects.

By train
Direct trains come from Khabarovsk every other day in cold season. In hot season they arrive daily. Don't be confused if the destination in your ticket would be read as 'Tikho'okeanskaya' (Тихоокеанская, "Pacific Ocean's") because it's The station 'Nakhodka' is up north and serves commuter purposes mostly.

Elektrichkas bound for Vladivostok and Partizansk depart 3 times a day: in the morning, at midday and in the evening.

By plane
From Vladivostok International Airport at Artyom, 50 km north of Vladivostok, one can order a taxi for ₽2000-2500. The trip that takes 3 hours.

Public buses leave Artyom's bus stop, at the right hand of the airport square.

By bus
The (Avtovokzal) is in the city's center, near the railway station Barkhatnaya (Бархатная).

Taking a bus to the capital Vladivostok is possible every 40 min and the time of travel lasts 4 hours. Bus #601 (Nakhodka-Ussuriysk) with a stop in Artyom goes three times a day.

Get around
The city spreads along the harbor for more than 40 km. The central street is Nakhodkinskii Prospekt, along the shoreline.

Common public transport in Nakhodka is taxi and public buses. Taxi usually charge for a period of time: 15 min, 30 min, 1 hour (₽200).

Viewpoints
In the 1980s several viewpoints were built on the main street, with views to port and hills.

Sleep
Nakhodka is amongst the most frequented cities in Russian Far East and there is over 40 hotels and more is under construction. You can pick a hotel in the city or get out to rest at the numerous bases along the sea.

Go next

 * Vladivostok
 * Lisiy Island.
 * Brother and Sister Hills.