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Vladivostok ladivostok has more than 100 years long history. This unapproachable coastal fortress was erected at the naturally well protected Golden Horn Bay. As a Russian Far Eastern fortress it was officially announced on August 30, 1889. Paul Unterberger is considered one of founders of Vladivostok. He proposed to build up fortifications providing all-round defense, deliver modern artillery, and concentrate suitable amount of infantry units with all necessary supplies and ammunitions. 70 cannons were delivered from Kronshtadt on a German schooner "Emma and Matilde". They were intended for defense of South-Ussuriysk area in general, and Vladivostok in particular. A platoon of mountain artillery was located in the suburbs of the post, Tigrovaya and Batareinaya Mountains. The fortress itself consisted of 25 cannons of various types by 1878. Difficulties in political situation all over the world contributed to understanding the importance of this military post. Actually, the first coast guards batteries appeared at Goldobin, Egersheld, and Shkot peninsula (places in Vladivostok) in the mid-70s of the last century. The Times newspaper wrote in 1919: "Vladivostok fortress is the best of all coastal fortifications worldwide, its buildings can be called a miracle of engineering art."
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