The construction of the Chinese Eastern Railway by the Russian Empire at the turn of the 20th century gave birth to modern-day Harbin, the northeastern Chinese city known for its annual ice festival. For a time, the city served as the railway’s construction hub and administrative centre.
Though the railways have long receded in importance, Harbin is still full of Russian architectural influence.
This, paired with abundant snow and ice, has transformed the capital of Heilongjiang, China’s…
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