Sevastopol (Crimea Russia-Ukraine)

Sevastopol (port locode UASVP) is Crimea's largest city and a major Russian Black Sea port and naval base. Since 2014, it has been under the Russian Federation's control as part of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. The other major Russian Crimean ports are Yalta, Feodosia, Kerch, and Yevpatoria.

The Port features a natural deepwater harbor. The city's population is around 420,000, mostly concentrated near the bay and its surrounding areas. Since March 2014, Sevastopol is ranked as a federal city (one of only 3) in the Russian Federation - together with Moscow (capital) and Sankt Petersburg.

During the USSR (Soviet Union, 1922-1991), the port was closed to residents and tourists. Sevastopol is the homeport for Russia's Black Sea fleet (operating in Black Sea, the Azov Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea), which is why it has significant military importance.

The city's mild winters and moderate summers made it a popular Russian seaside resort vacation and travel destination.

Sevastopol's main industries and major employers include plastic manufacturing (Stroitel), Aircraft Plant, shipyards (SMZ, Balaklava Bay), ship repairs (Persej SMZ, floating docks), oil and gas (Chernomorneftegaz), AO FNGUP Granit, electronic manufacturing plants, SevPZ (Economic Industrial Zone), mining (coal, iron, titanium, aluminum), metallurgy, chemical plants, agriculture (wheat, wines, fruits, tobacco), fishing, and farming.

The seaport handles passenger ships (local and cruise), cargo ships, and commercial fishing boats. Its infrastructure is fully integrated with the naval base and the city. Sevastopol Shipyard has 3 main facilities - all serving Russian Naval vessels and submarines. Sevastopol International Airport is also used as a military aerodrome.