Khabarovsk considers itself the capital city of the Russian Far East, you'll find it attracts the younger women of the region (and from Amur, Magadan, Jewish AO, even some from Sakhalin) for university and work. At least, for those who aren't trying to move to Moscow or neighbouring countries.
The layout of the city and the pavements/roads are probably of a better quality than Vladivostok too, so logistics are a bit better.
The layout of the city and the pavements/roads are probably of a better quality than Vladivostok too, so logistics are a bit better.