Turning Lighthouse
Also known as: Поворотный
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At a glance
Place
- Country
- Russia
- Region
- Cape Povorotny
Structure
- Status
- active Legacy archive claim · Поворотный
Signal
- Light characteristic
- 6 секунд света 2 секунды темноты Legacy archive claim · Поворотный
- Operation
- Not translated
Light Signature
6 секунд света 2 секунды темноты
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Historical or reported light signal. Please verify with sources.
Names & naming history
RU · Official
- Поворотный
- Mayachnik Drupal export Field: title
- Маяк на мысе Поворотном в Приморье надежнее, чем GPS-навигаторы - начальник маяка Record-level source link
(autotranslated, could have mistakes)
Special report from State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company "Vladivostok" from the lighthouse on Cape Povorotny (Nakhodka). Authors: Correspondent Tatyana Dubko, cameraman Maxim Kalennik, sound engineer Pavel Patrikeev.
Vladivostok, March 5, PrimaMedia. The lighthouse on Cape Povorotny in Primorye is more reliable than modern means of navigation. Tested for centuries, it still shows the way to sailors. The uninterrupted operation of the lighthouse is ensured by four people, and they have to work around the clock. About this correspondent. The head of the lighthouse, Sergei Mityanin, told RIA PrimaMedia.
In 1870, here, on Cape Povorotny, a military post was organized, consisting of a caretaker’s house and a pole on which a lantern was hung at nightfall. Later, it was necessary to install a powerful stationary lighthouse on the cape. Author of the photo: Anton Balashov Lighthouse on Cape Povorotny The technical equipment of the lighthouse was ordered from the French company "Barber". In 1894, the disassembled lighthouse, having sailed around the world, was delivered and installed on Cape Povorotny. The Povorotny lighthouse is an example of naval architecture of the second half of the 19th century. It is built in three tiers. It took a long time to build, according to the 30-year lighthouse construction program. The structure is crowned with a dome made in the shape of a candle. Author of the photo: Anton Balashov The lighthouse on Cape Povorotny is more than 100 years old. The light range of the lighthouse on Cape Povorotny is 22 miles. The light bulb shines with white light and is powered by electricity - 220 volts. - Our job is to provide all means of navigation.
Lighthouses are created to ensure the safety of navigation. It consists of turning on and off navigation equipment in a timely manner so that everything works: beacons, radio, autonomous power supply,” said the head of the lighthouse, Sergei Mityanin. - It is necessary that everything is in order, so that there are no failures in the work, because the work is around the clock, especially, as they say, the beacons should never go out while they exist. Our job is to ensure the smooth operation of the lighthouse. Author of the photo: Anton Balashov Dawn at the lighthouse on Cape Povorotny Despite the rapid development of digital technologies, including GPS and other navigation tools, according to Sergei Mityanin, all modern navigation systems are not very reliable. “At any moment, for some reason, everything can fail,” said the head of the lighthouse. - Many people know that one computer failure can shut down airports or banks. And a lighthouse is reliable, it is “tied” to the earth, tested for centuries.
Sergei Mityanin has held the position of head of the lighthouse since 1994. He lives here, as they say, “at the ends of the earth” with his family. During this time, the children managed to grow up and move away. Today, Sergei Mityanin’s wife and son help light the way for seafarers. Author of the photo: Anton Balashov The lighthouse is powered by electricity - 220 v According to Sergei Mityanin, the lighthouse has to be repaired after almost every typhoon or hurricane. - Many people think that here we are like at a resort. In fact, nothing like that. Here the weather is not always good, and there’s plenty of work to do,” says the lighthouse chief. Currently there are four people monitoring the lighthouse. Work is carried out in shifts, around the clock.
Author of the photo: Anton Balashov The Povorotny lighthouse is an example of naval architecture of the second half of the 19th century - We are not very out of touch, it only seems so. It’s difficult here, of course, if the children are small,” said the agency’s interlocutor. - And so, it’s not a long drive to the city. The road is quite good.
(autotranslated, could have mistakes)
Special report from State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company "Vladivostok" from the lighthouse on Cape Povorotny (Nakhodka). Authors: Correspondent Tatyana Dubko, cameraman Maxim Kalennik, sound engineer Pavel Patrikeev.
Vladivostok, March 5, PrimaMedia. The lighthouse on Cape Povorotny in Primorye is more reliable than modern means of navigation. Tested for centuries, it still shows the way to sailors. The uninterrupted operation of the lighthouse is ensured by four people, and they have to work around the clock. About this correspondent. The head of the lighthouse, Sergei Mityanin, told RIA PrimaMedia.
In 1870, here, on Cape Povorotny, a military post was organized, consisting of a caretaker’s house and a pole on which a lantern was hung at nightfall. Later, it was necessary to install a powerful stationary lighthouse on the cape. Author of the photo: Anton Balashov Lighthouse on Cape Povorotny The technical equipment of the lighthouse was ordered from the French company "Barber". In 1894, the disassembled lighthouse, having sailed around the world, was delivered and installed on Cape Povorotny. The Povorotny lighthouse is an example of naval architecture of the second half of the 19th century. It is built in three tiers. It took a long time to build, according to the 30-year lighthouse construction program. The structure is crowned with a dome made in the shape of a candle. Author of the photo: Anton Balashov The lighthouse on Cape Povorotny is more than 100 years old. The light range of the lighthouse on Cape Povorotny is 22 miles. The light bulb shines with white light and is powered by electricity - 220 volts. - Our job is to provide all means of navigation.
Lighthouses are created to ensure the safety of navigation. It consists of turning on and off navigation equipment in a timely manner so that everything works: beacons, radio, autonomous power supply,” said the head of the lighthouse, Sergei Mityanin. - It is necessary that everything is in order, so that there are no failures in the work, because the work is around the clock, especially, as they say, the beacons should never go out while they exist. Our job is to ensure the smooth operation of the lighthouse. Author of the photo: Anton Balashov Dawn at the lighthouse on Cape Povorotny Despite the rapid development of digital technologies, including GPS and other navigation tools, according to Sergei Mityanin, all modern navigation systems are not very reliable. “At any moment, for some reason, everything can fail,” said the head of the lighthouse. - Many people know that one computer failure can shut down airports or banks. And a lighthouse is reliable, it is “tied” to the earth, tested for centuries.
Sergei Mityanin has held the position of head of the lighthouse since 1994. He lives here, as they say, “at the ends of the earth” with his family. During this time, the children managed to grow up and move away. Today, Sergei Mityanin’s wife and son help light the way for seafarers. Author of the photo: Anton Balashov The lighthouse is powered by electricity - 220 v According to Sergei Mityanin, the lighthouse has to be repaired after almost every typhoon or hurricane. - Many people think that here we are like at a resort. In fact, nothing like that. Here the weather is not always good, and there’s plenty of work to do,” says the lighthouse chief. Currently there are four people monitoring the lighthouse. Work is carried out in shifts, around the clock.
Author of the photo: Anton Balashov The Povorotny lighthouse is an example of naval architecture of the second half of the 19th century - We are not very out of touch, it only seems so. It’s difficult here, of course, if the children are small,” said the agency’s interlocutor. - And so, it’s not a long drive to the city. The road is quite good.
(autotranslated, could have mistakes)
Special report from State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company "Vladivostok" from the lighthouse on Cape Povorotny (Nakhodka). Authors: Correspondent Tatyana Dubko, cameraman Maxim Kalennik, sound engineer Pavel Patrikeev.
Vladivostok, March 5, PrimaMedia. The lighthouse on Cape Povorotny in Primorye is more reliable than modern means of navigation. Tested for centuries, it still shows the way to sailors. The uninterrupted operation of the lighthouse is ensured by four people, and they have to work around the clock. About this correspondent. The head of the lighthouse, Sergei Mityanin, told RIA PrimaMedia.
In 1870, here, on Cape Povorotny, a military post was organized, consisting of a caretaker’s house and a pole on which a lantern was hung at nightfall. Later, it was necessary to install a powerful stationary lighthouse on the cape. Author of the photo: Anton Balashov Lighthouse on Cape Povorotny The technical equipment of the lighthouse was ordered from the French company "Barber". In 1894, the disassembled lighthouse, having sailed around the world, was delivered and installed on Cape Povorotny. The Povorotny lighthouse is an example of naval architecture of the second half of the 19th century. It is built in three tiers. It took a long time to build, according to the 30-year lighthouse construction program. The structure is crowned with a dome made in the shape of a candle. Author of the photo: Anton Balashov The lighthouse on Cape Povorotny is more than 100 years old. The light range of the lighthouse on Cape Povorotny is 22 miles. The light bulb shines with white light and is powered by electricity - 220 volts. - Our job is to provide all means of navigation.
Lighthouses are created to ensure the safety of navigation. It consists of turning on and off navigation equipment in a timely manner so that everything works: beacons, radio, autonomous power supply,” said the head of the lighthouse, Sergei Mityanin. - It is necessary that everything is in order, so that there are no failures in the work, because the work is around the clock, especially, as they say, the beacons should never go out while they exist. Our job is to ensure the smooth operation of the lighthouse. Author of the photo: Anton Balashov Dawn at the lighthouse on Cape Povorotny Despite the rapid development of digital technologies, including GPS and other navigation tools, according to Sergei Mityanin, all modern navigation systems are not very reliable. “At any moment, for some reason, everything can fail,” said the head of the lighthouse. - Many people know that one computer failure can shut down airports or banks. And a lighthouse is reliable, it is “tied” to the earth, tested for centuries.
Sergei Mityanin has held the position of head of the lighthouse since 1994. He lives here, as they say, “at the ends of the earth” with his family. During this time, the children managed to grow up and move away. Today, Sergei Mityanin’s wife and son help light the way for seafarers. Author of the photo: Anton Balashov The lighthouse is powered by electricity - 220 v According to Sergei Mityanin, the lighthouse has to be repaired after almost every typhoon or hurricane. - Many people think that here we are like at a resort. In fact, nothing like that. Here the weather is not always good, and there’s plenty of work to do,” says the lighthouse chief. Currently there are four people monitoring the lighthouse. Work is carried out in shifts, around the clock.
Author of the photo: Anton Balashov The Povorotny lighthouse is an example of naval architecture of the second half of the 19th century - We are not very out of touch, it only seems so. It’s difficult here, of course, if the children are small,” said the agency’s interlocutor. - And so, it’s not a long drive to the city. The road is quite good.
Спецрепортаж ГТРК "Владивосток" с маяка на мысе Поворотный (г. Находка). Авторы: Корреспондент Татьяна Дубко, телеоператор Максим Каленник, звукорежиссер Павел Патрикеев.
Владивосток, 5 марта, PrimaMedia. Маяк на мысе Поворотном в Приморье надежнее, чем современные средства навигации. Проверенный столетиями, он до сих пор указывает путь мореплавателям. Бесперебойную работу маяка обеспечивают четыре человека, причем работать приходится круглые сутки. Об этом корр. РИА PrimaMedia рассказал начальник маяка Сергей Митянин.
В 1870 году здесь, на мысе Поворотном, организовали военный пост, состоящий из дома смотрителя и столба, на который с наступлением ночи вывешивался фонарь. Позже потребовалась установка на мысе мощного стационарного маяка. Автор фото: Антон Балашов Маяк на м.Поворотный Техническую оснастку маяка заказали у французской компании "Барбер". В 1894 году маяк в разобранном виде, совершив кругосветное плавание, был доставлен и установлен на мысу Поворотном. Маяк " Поворотный" является образцом военно-морской архитектуры второй половины 19 века. Он построен в три яруса. Строили его долго, согласно 30-летней программе строительства маяков. Венчает строение купол, изготовленный в виде свечи. Автор фото: Антон Балашов Маяку на м.Поворотный больше 100 лет Световая дальность маяка на мысе Поворотный – 22 мили. Лампочка светит белым светом, питается электричеством – 220 вольт. - Наша работа заключается в том, чтобы обеспечивать все средства навигации.
Маяки созданы для обеспечения безопасности мореплавания. Оно заключается в своевременном включении и отключении навигационного оборудования, чтобы все работало: маяки, радио, автономное питание, - рассказал начальник маяка Сергей Митянин. - Необходимо, чтобы все было исправно, чтобы не было сбоев в работе, потому что работа круглосуточная, тем более, как говорится, маяки не должны никогда гаснуть, пока они существуют. Наша работа заключается в том, чтобы обеспечить бесперебойную работу маяка. Автор фото: Антон Балашов Рассвет на маяке на м. Поворотный Несмотря на быстрое развитие цифровых технологий, среди которых GPS и другие средства навигации, по мнению Сергея Митянина, все современные навигационные системы не очень надежны. - В любой момент по каким-то причинам все может выйти из строя, - рассказал начальник маяка. - Многие знают, что один какой-то компьютерный сбой может вывести из работы аэропорты или банки. А маяк – это надежно, это "привязано" к земле, проверено веками.
Сергей Митянин занимает должность начальника маяка с 1994 года. Живет здесь, как говорят, "на краю земли" со своей семьей. За это время дети успели вырасти и разъехаться. Сегодня освещать путь мореплавателям Сергею Митянину помогают его жена и сын. Автор фото: Антон Балашов Питается маяк электричеством – 220 v По словам Сергея Митянина, ремонтировать маяк приходится практически после каждого тайфуна или урагана. - Многие думают, что у нас тут, как на курорте. На самом деле, ничего подобного. Здесь и погода не всегда хорошая, да и работы хватает, - говорит начальник маяка. На на сегодняшний день следят за маяком четыре человека. Работа ведется посменно, круглые сутки.
Автор фото: Антон Балашов Маяк " Поворотный" является образцом военно-морской архитектуры второй половины 19 века - Мы не сильно и оторваны, это так только кажется. Здесь, конечно, тяжело, если дети маленькие, - рассказал собеседник агентства. – А так, до города ехать недолго. Дорога вполне приличная.
Источник: http://primamedia.ru/news/primorye/05.03.2013/260858/mayak-na-mise-povorotnom-v-primore-nadezhnee-chem-gps-navigatori---nachalnik-mayak.html
(autotranslated, could have mistakes)
Special report from State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company "Vladivostok" from the lighthouse on Cape Povorotny (Nakhodka). Authors: Correspondent Tatyana Dubko, cameraman Maxim Kalennik, sound engineer Pavel Patrikeev.
Vladivostok, March 5, PrimaMedia. The lighthouse on Cape Povorotny in Primorye is more reliable than modern means of navigation. Tested for centuries, it still shows the way to sailors. The uninterrupted operation of the lighthouse is ensured by four people, and they have to work around the clock. About this correspondent. The head of the lighthouse, Sergei Mityanin, told RIA PrimaMedia.
In 1870, here, on Cape Povorotny, a military post was organized, consisting of a caretaker’s house and a pole on which a lantern was hung at nightfall. Later, it was necessary to install a powerful stationary lighthouse on the cape. Author of the photo: Anton Balashov Lighthouse on Cape Povorotny The technical equipment of the lighthouse was ordered from the French company "Barber". In 1894, the disassembled lighthouse, having sailed around the world, was delivered and installed on Cape Povorotny. The Povorotny lighthouse is an example of naval architecture of the second half of the 19th century. It is built in three tiers. It took a long time to build, according to the 30-year lighthouse construction program. The structure is crowned with a dome made in the shape of a candle. Author of the photo: Anton Balashov The lighthouse on Cape Povorotny is more than 100 years old. The light range of the lighthouse on Cape Povorotny is 22 miles. The light bulb shines with white light and is powered by electricity - 220 volts. - Our job is to provide all means of navigation.
Lighthouses are created to ensure the safety of navigation. It consists of turning on and off navigation equipment in a timely manner so that everything works: beacons, radio, autonomous power supply,” said the head of the lighthouse, Sergei Mityanin. - It is necessary that everything is in order, so that there are no failures in the work, because the work is around the clock, especially, as they say, the beacons should never go out while they exist. Our job is to ensure the smooth operation of the lighthouse. Author of the photo: Anton Balashov Dawn at the lighthouse on Cape Povorotny Despite the rapid development of digital technologies, including GPS and other navigation tools, according to Sergei Mityanin, all modern navigation systems are not very reliable. “At any moment, for some reason, everything can fail,” said the head of the lighthouse. - Many people know that one computer failure can shut down airports or banks. And a lighthouse is reliable, it is “tied” to the earth, tested for centuries.
Sergei Mityanin has held the position of head of the lighthouse since 1994. He lives here, as they say, “at the ends of the earth” with his family. During this time, the children managed to grow up and move away. Today, Sergei Mityanin’s wife and son help light the way for seafarers. Author of the photo: Anton Balashov The lighthouse is powered by electricity - 220 v According to Sergei Mityanin, the lighthouse has to be repaired after almost every typhoon or hurricane. - Many people think that here we are like at a resort. In fact, nothing like that. Here the weather is not always good, and there’s plenty of work to do,” says the lighthouse chief. Currently there are four people monitoring the lighthouse. Work is carried out in shifts, around the clock.
Author of the photo: Anton Balashov The Povorotny lighthouse is an example of naval architecture of the second half of the 19th century - We are not very out of touch, it only seems so. It’s difficult here, of course, if the children are small,” said the agency’s interlocutor. - And so, it’s not a long drive to the city. The road is quite good.
Heritage identity & evidence
Identity
- LUX ID
LUX-LH-000057- Type
- Lighthouse
- Object kind
- Lighthouse
- Current status
- active
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Key source-backed claims
- Light characteristic 6 секунд света 2 секунды темноты · Поворотный archive
- Location taxonomy Находка · Поворотный derived
- Location taxonomy Поворотный мыс · Поворотный derived
- Location taxonomy Россия · Поворотный derived
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- active selected why: Current evidence is active; Source: Legacy archive field; Inherited from the archive · Поворотный Current · archive · Legacy archive field
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Light characteristic
Selected value: 6 секунд света 2 секунды темноты
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- 6 секунд света 2 секунды темноты selected why: Current evidence is active; Source: Legacy archive field; Inherited from the archive · Поворотный Current · archive · Legacy archive field
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- Light characteristic light_characteristic · 6 секунд света 2 секунды темноты
- Operational status status · active
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"Turning Lighthouse" · LUX-LH-000057 · © LUX143 · Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International · https://light.lux143.org/lighthouses/LUX-LH-000057/
Citation
LUX Light Archive, Lighthouse record: "Turning Lighthouse", LUX-LH-000057, https://light.lux143.org/lighthouses/LUX-LH-000057/, accessed 2026-07-03, archive v0.24.42.
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| Wikipedia | search-candidate | Search / review | Useful for public descriptions and cross-checking, but text must be rewritten or quoted sparingly. | |
| OpenStreetMap | search-candidate | Search / review | Resolve to a stable node, way, or relation URL before acceptance. | |
| ARLHS | review-source | Search / review | Search the World List of Lights and add a verified ARLHS ID when found. | |
| Lighthouse Directory | review-source | Search / review | Use the regional directory page as a trusted catalogue lead; add the exact URL after review. |
Record identifiers
- Node
- 547
- Source type
- lighthouse
- Review class
- Lighthouse
- Wikidata class
- Q39715
- Created
- 27/05/2011 12:31:02 UTC
- Changed
- 04/02/2014 13:58:50 UTC
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- active Legacy archive claim · Поворотный
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- 6 секунд света 2 секунды темноты Legacy archive claim · Поворотный
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