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The Vladivostok Times was an online English-language newspaper based in Vladivostok, Russia. It was founded in March 2006 and operated until 2011. The newspaper was primarily focused on an international, English-speaking audience, and on regional news from Russia's Far East.
Its content also included practical information for tourists, such as consulate contacts, tourist routes, and cultural events. [1] [2]
The Times' primary focus was on regional issues relevant to both local and international audiences. Its news sections included topics on:
News stories were often compiled from English translations of articles originally published by other Russian media outlets, such as PrimaMedia, RIA Novosti, and similar sources.[ citation needed ]
The Vladivostok Times ceased publication in 2011, with no official reason publicly cited for its closure.[ citation needed ] Following its closure, no successor publication emerged to fill the niche of an English-language newspaper covering the Russian Far East region.[ citation needed ]
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