Blagoveshchensk (Russian: Благовещенск; IPA: [bləgɐˈvʲeɕːɪnsk], lit. the city of the Annunciation) is a city and the administrative center of Amur Oblast, Russia, located at the confluence of the Amur and Zeya Rivers, opposite to the Chinese city of Heihe. Population: 214,390 (2010 Census); 219,221 (2002 Census); 205,553 (1989 Census). The Amur has formed Russia's border with China since the 1858 Aigun Treaty and 1860 Treaty of Peking. The area north of the Amur belonged to the Manchu Qing dynasty until it was ceded to Russia in the 1689 Treaty of Nerchinsk.

Home to pretty treasures, Blagoveshchensk is Russia's best kept secret. A vacation to Blagoveshchensk can typically be of 1-2 days. Immerse in the spirit of the city and you'll not miss your home.

Blagoveshchensk is an affair to remember, follow this apt itinerary of the place and return home with a bunch of memories.