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Newspaper Dalny Vostok (“The Far East”). No. 202, Friday, 22 September 1906. Vladivostok. With Supplement. 64 × 46 cm. - This issue of the daily newspaper Dalny Vostok (“The Far East”) was published in Vladivostok on 22 September 1906 during the final decades of the Russian Empire. Appearing in the aftermath of the Revolution of 1905, the newspaper reflects a pivotal moment in Russian history, when the press became an important forum for public discussion of political reforms, social change, economic development, and regional affairs. The publication possesses a distinctly urban and regional character, combining political telegrams, reports on developments throughout the Russian Empire, local news from Vladivostok and Primorye, theatre announcements, commercial advertising, medical notices, employment opportunities, property sales, auctions, and various public services. The issue is accompanied by a complimentary supplement containing special telegram dispatches, underscoring the newspaper’s commitment to delivering timely information. A substantial portion of the issue is devoted to the political climate following the Revolution of 1905. Articles address government policies, university unrest, political parties, anti-terrorist measures, and debates concerning labour and agrarian reforms. Together, these reports convey the atmosphere of uncertainty, tension, and expectation that characterized Russian society in 1906. Particular attention is given to Vladivostok and the Russian Far East. The newspaper discusses municipal administration, the activities of the city duma, trade policy, infrastructure development, and the strategic importance of Vladivostok as both a commercial port and military centre. Of special significance are articles concerning the preservation of the porto-franco (free port) regime, presented as a key factor in the economic prosperity of both the city and the wider region. The issue also contains a rich section of local news, including reports on civic affairs, government institutions, military units, public works, and everyday urban life. As such, it constitutes a valuable historical document for the study of Vladivostok at the beginning of the twentieth century. Equally noteworthy is the newspaper’s cultural content. Advertisements and notices announce theatrical performances, concerts, circus productions, touring artists, and musical evenings, reflecting the vibrant cultural life of Vladivostok as an international port city at the crossroads of Russia and the Pacific world. Today, this issue represents an important primary source for the political, economic, social, and cultural history of the Russian Far East during a transformative period of the late Imperial era.