Harbin

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Photograph of Harbin
Details
Population	4.53M
State GDP	$3.33B
GDP/C	$736
Culture	Dongbei

In-Game Description

A city of contrasts, Harbin swirls with history and modernity. Once where Huiningfu was located, a seat of power for the Jurchen Jin dynasty centuries ago, it was transformed by the Russians into the city of Harbin with the Chinese Eastern Railway they built. This is where Chinese workers enter the halls of Christianity to seek comfort from their hardships; while fallen nobles of Russia's old empire humble themselves to shine the boots of Japan's newcomers, where Polish settlers built their homes; while Jewish exiles found opportunities to trade and prosper. And, you may ask, what secrets hide behind the brightness? Here, the White Émigrés laid the foundations of fascism in the Far East of Russia, and continued their persecution upon the thriving Jewish community until the mid 40s due to disagreements between the RFP and Japan. Eventually, they planned their return to "save Russia from the Bolshevists," and the fall of the Soviet Union gave way to it, enabling them to embark on their return. Whichever path they walk, they have no more use of this city. Maybe, just maybe, in some mysterious buildings, disturbing noises can be heard. But, never mind - The festive tunes in the pubs, the solemn chimes of the bells, will drown out all sobbing. This is a city where you can weep freely, or fake a smile and plunge into the vortex.