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Escape from Harbin - July 1900 - Boxer Rebellion
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Escape from Harbin - July 1900 - Boxer Rebellion
In 1900, Chinas anti-foreigner Boxer Rebellion broke out and spread to Manchuria. The Russian Military moved in to quell the uprising. Following the rebellion, Russia was keen to keep hold of territory gained in Manchuria, but retreated in 1902 to keep peace with Japan. Harbin was like a Wild West frontier town, with the populace of 15, 000 Russians representing every strata of society. The 30, 000 Chinese remained segregated from the Russian, particularly following the Boxer Rebellion. This fascinating postcard shows the escape from Harbin of the Russian population of the city in July 1900, when 3000 women children and wounded left on two steamers with barges (seen here) bound for Khabarovsk. Date: 1900
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This evocative postcard captures the scene of the mass exodus of the Russian population from Harbin, China, in July 1900, during the aftermath of the Boxer Rebellion. The Boxer Rebellion was a violent anti-foreigner uprising that spread to Manchuria, leading to the intervention of foreign powers, including the Russian military. Harbin, with its population of 15,000 Russians, had become a Wild West-like frontier town, with Russians representing every strata of society. The 30,000 Chinese residents, however, remained segregated from the Russians, particularly following the rebellion. In the image, we see the escape of 3,000 Russian women, children, and wounded, who boarded two steamers and barges (as depicted here) bound for Khabarovsk. The Russian military had moved in to quell the rebellion, but following the conflict, Russia retreated from Manchuria in 1902 to maintain peace with Japan. The image conveys a sense of urgency and desperation as the Russian population flees the city, leaving behind their homes and possessions. The use of barges and steamers on the river adds to the sense of movement and transition, making this a fascinating snapshot of history.
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