Vladimirovka is a village in the Lazo region of the Khabarovsk Territory of Russia. Included in the Kruglikovskoe rural settlement. The village of Vladimirovka is located on the federal highway "Ussuri". The distance to Khabarovsk (to the north) is about 30 km, the distance to the regional center of the village. Pereyaslavka (to the south) about 17 km. The administrative center of the Kruglikovsky rural settlement, the village of Kruglikovo, is located 2 km southwest.
There are several ways to get to the village of Vladimirovka in the
Lazovsky District of Khabarovsk Krai, depending on your starting point
and preferences. The village is located approximately 30 km south of
Khabarovsk and 17 km north of Pereyaslavka, on the federal highway
"Ussuri" (A-370), which makes it accessible by car and bus. Here are the
main options:
1. By car
From Khabarovsk: Drive south along the
A-370 "Ussuri" highway towards Vladivostok. Vladimirovka is located
approximately 30 km from the city, the journey takes about 30-40
minutes, depending on traffic. Follow the signs or use a navigator (the
coordinates of the village center: about 47.97 ° N, 135.63 ° E).
From
Pereyaslavka: Go north along the same Ussuri highway for about 17 km
(approximately 15-20 minutes). Vladimirovka is located between
Pereyaslavka and Khabarovsk, along the road.
The road is paved, the
condition of the road is usually good, but in winter there may be snow
drifts, and in summer - flooding due to monsoon rains.
2. By bus
From Khabarovsk: Intercity buses regularly depart from the bus station
(58 Leningradskaya St.) in the direction of Pereyaslavka, Vyazemsky or
Vladivostok. You need a bus going via Vladimirovka (for example, the
Khabarovsk - Pereyaslavka route). Check with the dispatcher whether the
bus stops in the village, since not all routes make a stop. Travel time
is about 40-50 minutes, the cost of a ticket is about 100-150 rubles (as
of April 2025).
From Pereyaslavka: Buses depart from the local bus
station towards Khabarovsk. Travel time is about 20-30 minutes.
You
can check the bus schedule on the Khabarovsk bus station website or by
calling the information desk: +7 (4212) 46-77-47.
3. By train
There is no direct train connection to Vladimirovka, but the nearest
station is Verino (about 10 km from the village). From Khabarovsk to
Verino there are suburban trains from the railway station (Vokzalnaya
Square, 1). Travel time is about 30-40 minutes, the cost of a ticket is
50-100 rubles. The schedule is available on the Russian Railways website
or at the station ticket offices.
From Verino station to Vladimirovka
you can take a taxi (about 300-500 rubles) or arrange a transfer in
advance, since public transport from the station to the village is
irregular.
4. By taxi
From Khabarovsk: A convenient but more
expensive option. A taxi ride (via apps like Yandex.Taxi or local
services) will cost 800-1200 rubles one way, travel time is about 30-40
minutes.
From Pereyaslavka: A taxi to Vladimirovka will cost about
400-600 rubles, travel time is 15-20 minutes.
Helpful tips
Time: It is better to check the bus or electric train schedule in
advance, as in rural areas the services may be infrequent, especially in
the evening.
Weather: In winter (from November to March) frosts down
to -30°C and snow drifts are possible, in summer - rain and flooding.
Check the forecast and road conditions.
Landmarks: Vladimirovka is
located on the Ussuri highway, next to the Kiya River. The nearest
settlements are Kruglikovo (2 km to the south) and Pereyaslavka (17 km
to the south).
The village of Vladimirovka, located in the Laz district of
Khabarovsk Krai, has a rich history associated with the resettlement and
development of the Russian Far East in the late 19th and early 20th
centuries. It is part of the Kruglikovskoye rural settlement, located on
the federal highway "Ussuri", approximately 30 km south of Khabarovsk
and 17 km north of the district center - the village of Pereyaslavka.
Foundation and early history
Vladimirovka was founded in 1894 by
settlers from the central regions of the Russian Empire, mainly from the
Poltava province (now the territory of Ukraine). In April of that year,
18 families from the Pereyaslavsky district of the Baryshevskaya volost
went to the Far East in search of new lands and a better life. Among the
first settlers were such families as Kondratenko, Kolomeets, Kovalenko,
Lazko, Karnaukh, Kobets, Dzyuba, Sebta, Borovik, Savchenko, Yakhno,
Zadorozhny and Sidorenko. The resettlement was part of the state policy
of the Russian Empire to develop the Far East, where colonists were
provided with land plots and benefits.
The settlers' journey was
long and difficult. From Poltava they traveled by cart to the Berezovka
railway station, then by rail to Tomsk, where they bought horses and
harness. Then they traveled by horse to Sretensk, and from there they
traveled by barge down the Shilka and Amur rivers to Khabarovsk.
Arriving in the area of today's Khabarovsk Krai, they founded a
village on the right bank of the Kiya River, near the future
Trans-Siberian Railway, which subsequently played an important role in
the development of the settlement.
Development in the early 20th
century
At the beginning of the 20th century, Vladimirovka became
part of an actively developing region. In 1900, a railway station
appeared near the village, initially named Dukhovskaya in honor of the
Khabarovsk governor Dukhovsky. After the death of his wife Vera, the
station was renamed Verino (now the village of Pereyaslavka), which
strengthened the transport connection of Vladimirovka with Khabarovsk
and other cities. In 1912, a hospital was built in the area, which had
been started in 1894, which indicates a gradual growth of
infrastructure.
In 1918, a cooperative was formed in the village,
which later became the Kiinsky Consumer Society, which indicates the
development of local trade and self-organization of residents. The first
village elder was Sebta Semyon, and the headman was Kolomeets Anton
Efimovich, then this position was taken by Lazko Efim Ivanovich, whose
name is possibly associated with the future name of the district in
honor of Sergei Lazo, a hero of the Civil War.
Soviet period
During the Soviet era, Vladimirovka, like the entire district, underwent
significant changes. In 1925–1935, the area around the village was part
of various administrative units: first, Nekrasovsky District (with its
center in Khabarovsk), then Postyshevsky and Prigorodny Districts. In
1935, Verinsky District was formed with its center in Pereyaslavka,
which was soon renamed Lazo District in honor of Sergei Lazo, who died
in 1920. Vladimirovka became part of this district, retaining its
significance as a rural settlement on the Ussuri highway.
During
the Soviet era, the village developed as part of the collective farm
system. Residents were engaged in agriculture, mainly growing grain and
vegetable crops, which was typical for the southern part of Khabarovsk
Krai with its relatively mild climate. The proximity to the railway
facilitated trade and communication with urban centers.
Modernity
Today, Vladimirovka remains a small rural settlement with a population
of about several hundred people (the exact data depends on the census,
for example, in 2010, 46,185 people lived in the Laz district, some of
which were in villages like Vladimirovka). The village retains its
agricultural significance, and its location on the Ussuri highway
provides convenient communication with Khabarovsk and Pereyaslavka. As
part of the Kruglikovskoye rural settlement (the administrative center
is the village of Kruglikovo, 2 km from Vladimirovka), it is part of the
Laz district, which occupies an area of 31,786 km² and is known for
its natural resources, including the forests of Sikhote-Alin.
Significance
The history of Vladimirovka reflects the typical fate of
Far Eastern migrant villages: from the difficult path of pioneers to the
formation of a sustainable community. Its development is associated with
key stages of the region's development - the construction of the
Trans-Siberian Railway, the strengthening of Soviet power and modern
processes of preserving rural areas. The village remains a living
testimony to the resilience and hard work of the people who developed
the harsh lands of the Far East.
The village of Vladimirovka is located in the Laz District of
Khabarovsk Krai, in the southern part of the region, and is part of
the Kruglikovskoye rural settlement. Its geographic location and
natural features reflect the typical landscape of the southern
Russian Far East, combining flat areas, river valleys and the
proximity of mountain systems.
Location
Vladimirovka is
located approximately 30 km south of the city of Khabarovsk and 17
km north of the village of Pereyaslavka, the administrative center
of the Laz District. The village lies on the right bank of the Kiya
River, a tributary of the Ussuri River, and stretches along the
federal highway "Ussuri" (A-370), connecting Khabarovsk with
Vladivostok. The geographic coordinates of Vladimirovka are
approximately 47°58′ north latitude and 135°38′ east longitude. 2 km
to the south is the village of Kruglikovo, the center of a rural
settlement, and a few kilometers to the northeast is the Verino
railway station, connected to the Trans-Siberian Railway.
The
Lazovsky District occupies a vast territory of 31,786 km²,
stretching from the flat lands in the south to the foothills of the
Sikhote-Alin in the north and east. Vladimirovka is located in the
southern, more developed and flat part of the district, which makes
it convenient for agriculture and transport.
Relief
The
geography of Vladimirovka is characterized by a predominantly flat
relief with small hills. The village is located in the valley of the
Kiya River, which forms a flat lowland surrounded by low hills. The
altitude above sea level in the Vladimirovka area is about 50-70
meters, which is typical for the southern plains of the Khabarovsk
Territory. To the east and northeast of the village, the terrain
gradually rises, turning into the foothills of the Sikhote-Alin
ridge, which occupies a significant part of the Lazo district. The
highest points of the district (up to 1,500–2,000 m) are located far
to the northeast, near the border with other districts, and do not
directly affect the landscape of Vladimirovka.
Water
resources
The main waterway near Vladimirovka is the Kiya River,
a right tributary of the Ussuri. The Kiya originates in the
foothills of the Sikhote-Alin and flows in a southwesterly
direction, flowing into the Ussuri approximately 20 km south of the
village. The river is about 10–20 meters wide in the Vladimirovka
area, with a moderate current and seasonal fluctuations in water
level associated with monsoon rains. The Ussuri, one of the largest
rivers in the Far East, flows west of the village at a distance of
about 15-20 km and plays an important role in the hydrology of the
region, influencing the local climate and soils.
In the
vicinity of Vladimirovka there are also small streams and marshy
areas, which is typical for the flat areas of the southern
Khabarovsk Territory. In summer, the water level in the rivers can
rise significantly due to heavy rainfall, sometimes leading to
flooding of low-lying areas.
Climate
The climate of
Vladimirovka is monsoon continental, typical for the south of the
Far East. Winters are cold and dry, with temperatures from -20°C to
-30°C (the average January temperature is about -22°C), and summers
are warm and humid, with temperatures from +20°C to +30°C (the
average July temperature is about +21°C). The annual precipitation
is 600-800 mm, most of which falls as summer rains associated with
the Pacific monsoons. Fog is common in spring and autumn, especially
in the Kiya River valley, due to high humidity and the proximity of
water bodies.
Soils and vegetation
The soils in the
Vladimirovka area are predominantly sod-podzolic and meadow-marsh,
with a high humus content, which makes them suitable for
agriculture. The main vegetation is mixed forests consisting of
Mongolian oak, birch, aspen, linden and Korean cedar, with an
undergrowth of shrubs (hazel, rose hips). Along the Kiya River there
are floodplain meadows and willow thickets. The forests around the
village occupy a significant part of the Lazo district, making up
about 80% of its area, and are part of the Sikhote-Alin ecosystem,
rich in flora and fauna.
Transport and infrastructure
Vladimirovka is conveniently located along the Ussuri highway, which
provides good transport accessibility. Bus service connects the
village with Khabarovsk, Pereyaslavka and other settlements. The
proximity of the Verino railway station (about 10 km) strengthens
the connection with the Trans-Siberian Railway, which passes through
the district. This makes Vladimirovka an important intermediate
point between large cities and rural areas.
Natural features
The surroundings of Vladimirovka are picturesque: flat fields
alternate with wooded hills, and the Kiya River adds variety to the
landscape. The Lazo district is generally rich in natural resources,
including forests, minerals and water bodies, but near Vladimirovka,
the territory developed by man with agricultural lands predominates.
Residents are engaged in
agriculture.
In the vicinity of the village Vladimirovka there
are gardening societies of the Khabarovsk residents.
Two
kilometers west of the village are the Kruglikovo station of the Far
Eastern Railway and the Kruglikovo station settlement.