Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Pacific port and territorial capital in Kamchatka, Russia
The city extends along Avacha Bay, enclosed by mountains and active volcanoes Avachinskaya and Koryakskaya that dominate the coastal landscape.
The settlement originated in 1740 when Captain Vitus Bering established it during his expedition, naming it after his ships Saint Peter and Saint Paul.
The regional museums present collections about native Itelmen and Chukchi peoples, documenting their traditions within the Russian Far East development.
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky connects to other Russian regions through Yelizovo International Airport, offering regular flights throughout the year.
The city maintains fish processing operations at sea level while surrounded by multiple volcanoes that block direct views of the horizon.
Location: Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Urban Okrug
Inception: 1740
Elevation above the sea: 150 m
Website: http://pkgo.ru
GPS coordinates: 53.01998,158.64714
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:47
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Vachkazhets
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Monument to Vitus Bering in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
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