It's really painful to see how it's going now...
But as I know people try to get visa when it's possible. On the other hand safety for family and closest ones more important! Again there isn't straight flights, so it it also inconvenient now...
But I still hope that soon or later things will change and it'll be possible to travel for free!!!

If to talk about Vladivostok city I can say that this city for it's not so long life comparing with other cities saw a lot.
This city has it's own story, soul and vibe.
Honestly even considering that it takes me more than 9,500 kilometers to get there from my town I love this city!
When I first time came there I couldn't thought that I'll meet there with one of my closest friends and this city will stay forever in my heart!