摘要
Harbin, located in China's far northeast corner, is not only the economic, political and cultural center of Heilongjiang Province, it is also one of the largest provincial capitals in China. Until the late 19th century, however, it was only a cluster of villages on the banks of the Songhua River. Its prosperity in modem times started late in the 19th century, when Russian people came to build railways in the region. Today, still, the Russian influence remains visible throughout the town and in the culture of its inhabitants.Another factor affecting Harbin people's lives is the climate. Winter in the city is tough... a bit like Harbin women, who are said to have a straightforward and vigorous temperament.
哈尔滨地处中国的最北端,冬季漫长寒冷,冰雪文化久负盛名。近代哈尔滨的兴起,始于19世纪末俄国人在这里修建中东铁路。当时有30多个国家的16万余侨民聚集在此,经济和文化的空前繁荣使哈尔滨成了当时东北亚最负盛名的国际商埠。因为受俄罗斯文化影响很深,至今哈尔滨仍保存着很多欧式建筑,并因此赢得"东方小巴黎"、"东方莫斯科"的美称。而到过东北的人无不对哈尔滨女人的豪爽与热烈印象深刻。
