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Stunning photos of the world's longest bridge

Last updated on: July 3, 2012 12:50 IST
The sun sets behind a bridge under construction linking Russky Island (R) to the mainland, near Russia's far Eastern port of Vladivostok.

Russia has unveiled the world's longest cable-stayed bridge, a part of the huge infrastructure projects to boost the country's economy.

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Stunning photos of the world's longest bridge

Last updated on: July 3, 2012 12:50 IST
A general view shows the completed bridge across the Golden Horn bay after the final section was installed in Vladivostok.

The 1,104 metre bridge connects Vladivostok to Russky Island.

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Stunning photos of the world's longest bridge

Last updated on: July 3, 2012 12:50 IST
The final section is installed to complete the bridge across the Golden Horn bay in Vladivostok.

Russia is spending $20 billion to enhance its infrastructure in a bid to bring in huge investment across various sectors to propel its economy.

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Stunning photos of the world's longest bridge

Last updated on: July 3, 2012 12:50 IST
A bridge over the Golden Horn Bay is seen under construction during sunrise in the far eastern port of Vladivostok.

The cost of construction of the bridge to Russky Island with population of only 5 thousand people is expected to surpass $1 billion.

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Stunning photos of the world's longest bridge

Last updated on: July 3, 2012 12:50 IST
A bridge over the Golden Horn Bay is seen under construction during sunrise in the far eastern port of Vladivostok.

The Bridge to Russky Island is built across the Eastern Bosphorus strait to serve the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, which is slated to take place in Vladivostok.

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Stunning photos of the world's longest bridge

Last updated on: July 3, 2012 12:50 IST
A view at night shows a bridge undergoing construction, to link Russia's far eastern city of Vladivostok with Russky Island.

The bridge connects the mainland part of the city (Nazimov peninsula) with Russky Island, where the main activities of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit will be organised.

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Stunning photos of the world's longest bridge

Last updated on: July 3, 2012 12:50 IST
A view at night shows a bridge undergoing construction to link Russia's far eastern city of Vladivostok with Russky Island.

The cable bridge will be commemorated on new postage stamps to be issued for APEC-2012 Summit in Vladivostok.

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Stunning photos of the world's longest bridge

Last updated on: July 3, 2012 12:50 IST
A view at night shows a bridge undergoing construction, to link Russia's far eastern city of Vladivostok with Russky Island.

The bridge will also have the highest pylons and the longest cable stays.

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Stunning photos of the world's longest bridge

Last updated on: July 3, 2012 12:50 IST
A view at night shows a bridge undergoing construction, to link Russia's far eastern city of Vladivostok with Russky Island.

The whopping cost of construction has been strongly criticised by opposition parties in Russia.

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Stunning photos of the world's longest bridge

Last updated on: July 3, 2012 12:50 IST
Employees work on a bridge undergoing construction, to link Russia's far eastern city of Vladivostok with Russky Island.

Bridge specification

Total bridge length: 1885.53 m
Total length incl. trestles: 3100 m
Central channel span length: 1104 m
Bridge width: 29.5 m
Bridge roadway breadth: 23.8 m
Number of driving lanes: 4 (two in each direction)
Under clearance: 70 m
Number of bridge towers: 2
Pylons' height: 320.9 m
Number of cable stays: 168
Longest/shortest cable stay: 579.83/135.771 m