Russian vessel docks in Qingdao for sailing week

Marking International Sailing Week, one of the largest sailing vessels in the world, the Pallada has docked in the eastern Chinese port of Qingdao, Shandong province. The Russian vessel, which was launched in 1989, arrived on August 11, and is now open to the public. [Photo: Xinhua]

Marking International Sailing Week, one of the largest sailing vessels in the world, the Pallada has docked in the eastern Chinese port of Qingdao, Shandong province. The Russian vessel, which was launched in 1989, arrived on August 11, and is now open to the public. [Photo: VCG]

Marking International Sailing Week, one of the largest sailing vessels in the world, the Pallada has docked in the eastern Chinese port of Qingdao, Shandong province. The Russian vessel, which was launched in 1989, arrived on August 11, and is now open to the public. [Photo: VCG]

Marking International Sailing Week, one of the largest sailing vessels in the world, the Pallada has docked in the eastern Chinese port of Qingdao, Shandong province. The Russian vessel, which was launched in 1989, arrived on August 11, and is now open to the public. [Photo: Xinhua]

Marking International Sailing Week, one of the largest sailing vessels in the world, the Pallada has docked in the eastern Chinese port of Qingdao, Shandong province. The Russian vessel, which was launched in 1989, arrived on August 11, and is now open to the public. [Photo: Xinhua]