The first passenger route between the port of DPRK Rajin and Russian Vladivostok is open. The ship arrived in Primorye on Thursday, May 18, and on Friday will go to the North Korean coasts, not spitting on the US ban to maintain communication in North Korea.

To be more precise, the ship Man Gyong Bong - cargo-passenger. He has three dry holds in which 1500 tons of cargo can be placed. On the top - passenger cabins for 193 people. According to the schedule approved by the end of June, every Wednesday from Rajin and every Friday from Vladivostok, Russians, North Koreans and Chinese people will be able to make a comfortable trip. The cost of the ticket is from 600 to 750 yuan (approximately 5-6 thousand. rub. ), Depending on the cabin class, reports RIA Novosti..

It is assumed that the route will attract the greatest interest of tourists and seasonal workers. However, it should be noted that the ice-free port of Rajin is located in the city of Nason, which some time ago received the status of a special economic zone and a "special city". This gives an opportunity for free business management, which can be interesting for entrepreneurs and foreign companies.

The opening of a new cargo-and-passenger route from the DPRK is in fact a challenge to Russia in relation to the United States. In May, US lawmakers approved a proposal to expand Washington's powers in monitoring the observance by the world community of sanctions against the DPRK. In particular, the law (still, however, not received the signature of the president) permits to check foreign ships and planes suspected of communicating with the DPRK harbors. Violators face severe sanctions.

The Russian side immediately warned that attempts to control its ports would lead to an armed clash.

And in general - the new American law contradicts all norms of international law. Accordingly, Moscow did not even take seriously the decision of the US Congress. At the same time the launch of the first ever Russian-North Korean relations of regular passenger traffic is a clear signal to Russia all the rest that no one has the right to dictate to a sovereign country its will. There is a UN ban on North Korean deliveries, for example, weapons - its Russia fulfills. Everything else is just her business..