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Human settlement in the Harbin area dates from at least 2200 BC (late Stone Age). It is formerly Pinkiang. The modern city of Harbin originated in 1898 from a small village, with the start of the construction of the Chinese Eastern Railway (KWZhD) by Russia, an extension of the Trans-siberian railroad, shortcutting substantially the distance to Vladivostok and creating a link to the port city of Dairen (Dalnii) and t ...

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Founded in 1920, the Harbin Institute of Technology has developed into an important research university focusing on engineering with supporting faculties in the sciences, management, humanities and the social sciences. In 1954, it was named one of the first official institutions of higher education in Communist China and has subsequently enjoyed government sponsorship. In 1984, it was listed in the top 15 universities receiving financial support. In 1999, the Chinese government chose HIT as one of nine universities to receive special ...

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Asia League Ice Hockey is a nine team league that has teams from Japan, China, and Korea. In the inaugural season of 2004-2005, eight teams played a 42-game schedule, with the top 4 teams advancing to the playoffs in which the semifinals and finals are played in a best-of-5 format. Asia League Ice Hockey - Teams. Asia League Ice Hockey - Active Teams. (Year Joined League) Chinese Teams Harbin Ice Hockey Team (2004) Qiqihar Ice Hockey Team (2004) ... Including:

• Asia League Ice Hockey - Teams
• Asia League Ice Hockey - Active Teams
• Asia League Ice Hockey - Defunct Teams
• Asia League Ice Hockey - History
• Asia League Ice Hockey - 2004-2005 Standings
• Asia League Ice Hockey - 2003-2004 Standings

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Buyeo (Hangul: 부여) or Fuyu (Chinese: 夫餘; Pinyin: Fūyú) was an ancient ethnic group and its kingdom in northern Manchuria, from about second century BC to 494 AD. They claimed the inheritance of Gojoseon, and the rulers continued to use the Gojoseon titles of Tanje, meaning "emperor." Its remnants were absorbed by Goguryeo in 494, and both Goguryeo and Baekje considered themselves successors of Buyeo. Although records are sparse and contradictory, it is thought that in 285, Dongbuyeo (East Buyeo) b ... Including:

• Buyeo state - History
• Buyeo state - Origins
• Buyeo state - Dongbuyeo
• Buyeo state - Jolbon Buyeo
• Buyeo state - Under attack
• Buyeo state - Fall
• Buyeo state - Culture
• Buyeo state - Language
• Buyeo state - Legacy

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Public bathing has a long history. Although the ancient Greek men practiced nudity in the Gymnasium, it was not acceptable for the women to view the men naked nor for the women to participate in social nudity, even among themselves. Even the original, nude Olympic games were only attended by men. During the Ottoman Empire, public baths were established and widely used. The baths had both a religious and popular origin deriving from the Qur'an (ablution ritual) an ... Including:

• Public bathing - Public baths today
• Public bathing - Bodily perfection and self-consciousness

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Chiune Sugihara (杉原千畝 Sugihara Chiune, January 1, 1900 – July 31, 1986) was a Japanese diplomat who saved Jews during the World War II when he was a Japanese consul to Lithuania. He was one of those who appeared to have no discernible motivation other than just wanting to do what was right, and came to be known as the "Japanese Schindler." Chiune Sugihara - Biography. Chiune Sugihara was born January 1, 1900 in Yaotsu, a rural area in Gifu Prefecture of the Chubu region in Japan to a middle ... Including:

• Chiune Sugihara - Biography
• Chiune Sugihara - Aliases
• Chiune Sugihara - Movies and other media
• Chiune Sugihara - Books

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Vladivostok (Russian: Владивосто́к listen ▶ (help·info) ) is a city in Russia. It is the home port of the Russian Navy's Pacific Fleet and the administrative center of Primorsky Krai. The city's name means "controlling the East" in Russian; in the Chinese language, the city is known as 海參崴 (pinyin: Hǎishēnwǎi or Hǎishēnwēi) — "Sea Cucumber Marsh". Vladivostok - History. Main article: History of Vl ... Including:

• Vladivostok - History
• Vladivostok - Geography
• Vladivostok - Climate
• Vladivostok - Demographics
• Vladivostok - Economy
• Vladivostok - Transportation
• Vladivostok - Education
• Vladivostok - Media
• Vladivostok - Pollution
• Vladivostok - Miscellaneous

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The Asian Games, also called the Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The games are regulated by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) under the supervision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Medals are awarded in each event, with gold for first place, silver for second and bronze for third, a tradition which started in 1950. Competitors are entered by a National Olympic Committee (NOC) to represent their country of citizenship. National anthems and flags accompany ... Including:

• Asian Games - History
• Asian Games - Far Eastern Championship Games
• Asian Games - Formation of the Asian Games
• Asian Games - Reorganization of the Federation
• Asian Games - Western Expansion
• Asian Games - List of Asian Games
• Asian Games - Bidders for the 17th Asian Games in 2014
• Asian Games - List of Winter Asian Games
• Asian Games - List of Asian Indoor Games
• Asian Games - List of Asian Beach Games
• Asian Games - Participating Countries
• Asian Games - Sports
• Asian Games - See Also

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Asiana Airlines (KOSDAQ: 020560) is one of South Korea's two major airlines. It is both smaller and younger than Korean Air. Asiana's headquarters and overseas hub are located at Incheon International Airport and its domestic hub is at Gimpo Airport (formerly Kimpo International Airport). Asiana Airlines - History. The airline was established on 17 February 1988 and started operations in December 1988 with flights to Bangkok. It was formed by the KumhoAsiana Group (formerly Kumho ... Including:

• Asiana Airlines - History
• Asiana Airlines - Destinations
• Asiana Airlines - China People's Republic of
• Asiana Airlines - Japan
• Asiana Airlines - Korea South
• Asiana Airlines - Philippines
• Asiana Airlines - Russia
• Asiana Airlines - Thailand
• Asiana Airlines - Vietnam
• Asiana Airlines - Other Cities in Asia
• Asiana Airlines - United States
• Asiana Airlines - Europe
• Asiana Airlines - Oceania
• Asiana Airlines - Fleet

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Yul Brynner (Russian: Юл Бриннер) (July 7, 1915 – October 10, 1985) was a Hollywood and Broadway actor who held French citizenship. Yul Brynner - Biography. Born Yul Borisovich Bryner in Vladivostok, Russia, he appeared in many movies and stage productions in the United States. His mother, Marousia Blagоvidova, was the daughter of a Russian doctor of Jewish heritage (who had converted to Christianity) and his father, Boris Bryner, was an engineer and inventor of Swiss and Mongolian ancest ... Including:

• Yul Brynner - Biography
• Yul Brynner - Trivia
• Yul Brynner - Spouses
• Yul Brynner - Children
• Yul Brynner - Filmography
• Yul Brynner - Broadway

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