Sea Cucumber Museum

📍Located in the Primorsky Krai State Sea Cucumber Museum, with an area of 1050 square meters, in the center of Vladivostok. It is 1 kilometer away from the train station (on the way to visit the lighthouse from the movie 'Soul Mate'), adjacent to Amur Bay, mainly displaying various species of sea cucumbers from around the world. Learn about the history of Chinese residents in Vladivostok, Russia, harvesting sea cucumbers. 🏢The museum's layout includes an introduction to the exhibits at the front and a souvenir area at the exit. Purchasing souvenirs is entirely optional, but gaining knowledge is quite important. Listening to the explanations during the tour is beneficial. 📚Chapter 1: The History of Sea Cucumbers in Vladivostok Vladivostok, as the name suggests, is a place where sea cucumbers are produced. During the Bohai Kingdom (698-926 AD), this area was part of its territory. Later, the Khitans and Jurchens also had historical presence here. People discovered a dark-colored marine organism here that could help cure illnesses, so many people from northern China, especially from Shandong, came to this place to harvest sea cucumbers for medicinal purposes. Over time, this place became known as 'Sea Cucumber Bay,' a name that has continued to this day. 📚Chapter 2: Marine Resources of Vladivostok Vladivostok is surrounded by the sea on three sides, adjacent to the Sea of Japan, and is the easternmost part of the Pacific Ocean. The climate is suitable, and the seawater is clear. The Primorsky Krai Oceanarium is a large marine science research institute that integrates an aquarium and the All-Russian Marine Academy. In September 2016, it was awarded a special medal by President Putin as a key state-owned enterprise. Putin personally attended the opening ceremony to cut the ribbon. This Sea Cucumber Museum is one of the museums under the National Marine Academy. On March 24, 1978, the waters of Primorsky Krai were designated as a Russian marine protected area, focusing on the protection of sea cucumbers, king crabs, and octopuses. President Putin and Prime Minister Medvedev have visited this area multiple times for research and guidance. 📚Chapter 3: Symbols of Russia - Bears and Birch Trees When mentioning polar bears, everyone thinks of the Russian nation. Some people even refer to Russians as polar bears because Russia has abundant wildlife resources. Protecting resources and wildlife has long been a topic of discussion among Russians. Russian bears are mainly divided into black bears, brown bears, and polar bears, with black bears being the most numerous. The bear paws that Chinese people often eat as a delicacy are from black bears. Bear paws are extremely nutritious. During the black bear's six-month hibernation, it survives by licking its own paws. Bear paw oil is one of the essential nutrients for Russian athletes and astronauts because it is rich in Omega-6 and Omega-3, which help athletes build strong physiques and resist radiation in space. Additionally, it has excellent effects on treating fatty liver and alcoholic liver. 🌲Russian birch chaga grows extremely slowly, with a growth period of over 15 years. In contrast, birch chaga in temperate zones grows rapidly within a few years. Therefore, Russian birch chaga has a darker color, harder surface, smoother texture, and richer nutrients. Russian birch chaga granules are made from the surface of the chaga and are more nutritious than ordinary chaga. They can be brewed repeatedly or boiled in water for daily tea. Russian birch chaga can lower blood pressure, prevent and fight cancer, regulate the digestive system, and long-term consumption can prevent and treat various diseases, as well as delay aging and prolong life. ❗️In the exhibition hall of the Sea Cucumber Museum, you can find treasures and rare items from the Far East region. However, some items are not allowed to be brought into China 🇨🇳, so be cautious when purchasing.