What do they speak in Vladivostok?

Russian
Vladivostok: Russian as a Second Language.

Does everyone in Russia speak Russian?

It is East Slavic along with Ukrainian and Belarussian, and has its own alphabet: Cyrillic. More than 120 languages are spoken Russia. Most everyone speaks Russian. Many of the ethnic groups in Russia speak their own language, with Russian being either their first or second language.

Do people in Kaliningrad speak English?

Talk. The Russian language is spoken by more than 95\% of Kaliningrad Oblast’s population. English is understood by many people. While German culture plays a long historical role in the region the language is spoken by few.

Is Russia safe for British tourists?

While the British Embassy in Moscow is not aware of any increased difficulties for British people travelling to Russia, you’re advised to remain vigilant, avoid any protests or demonstrations, and avoid commenting publicly on political developments. Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Russia.

When did people start speaking Russian in Vladivostok and Kaliningrad?

Well, both Vladivostok and Kaliningrad (mentioned in another answer) acquired their Russian-speaking populations comparatively recently: the former, after 1860 (and, really, most settlers only arrived after ca. 1900, after the Trans-Siberian Railway had been completed), and the latter, obviously, after 1945.

What is it like to visit Vladivostok?

The sea itself, especially a bit further apart from the Vladivostok, is incredibly beautiful as well; with incredible cliffs along the coast. Some mountains, such as Pidan, still hold the artefacts of the Balhae and other civilisations which lived in the area before Russians came.

Will Vladivostok ever be returned to China?

Manchuria (the large part of Russian territory where Vladivostok is the main city) is the last territory considered by China as “traditionally Chinese”. Not in political relationships, but generally from a historical point of view. All other territories (Hong Kong etc.) were returned to China already.

Why is Vladivostok so underdeveloped?

In general, Vladivostok and its surrounding region look very pale and underdeveloped when compared to the “tiny” Chinese cities right across the border, which is just 20 kilometres or so away. The city suffered from terrible corruption and organised crime problem, which makes many developments futile.