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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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Europe/Moscow |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Ningbo, located on the southeast coast of China and in the northeast of Zhejiang Province, is the economic center of the southern wing of the Yangtze River Delta and an important port city, and has been known as "a port that connects to the sky and a place where books are hidden in the past and present". As the eastern port of departure of the "Maritime Silk Road", Ningbo Zhoushan Port has ranked first in the world in terms of cargo throughput for many consecutive years, and is an important hub connecting China and the world. This city has a civilization history of more than 7,000 years, the Hemudu ruins gave birth to the ancient civilization of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, and the Tianyi Pavilion is the oldest existing private library in China, which bears witness to the humanistic heritage of the "Hometown of Academicians". Nowadays, Ningbo has an active private economy based on the manufacturing industry, with advantageous industries such as automobile, chemical industry, household appliances, etc. At the same time, Ningbo has integrated the modern urban style with the flavor of Jiangnan water town, and has become a famous international port city with both historical thickness and modern vitality.
Rostov-on-Don, the capital of Russia's Southern Federal District and Rostov Region, is located on the north bank of the lower reaches of the Don River, about 46 kilometers from the Sea of Azov, and is known as "Russia's Southern Gate". As an important transportation hub, the city is connected to many places in Europe and Asia by river ports, railroads and airports, and is the economic and cultural center of the south. Founded in 1749, the city evolved from a military fortress to a trading town, and was rebuilt after being severely damaged in World War II. Today, it is a blend of historic architecture and modernity. The city's industry is based on machine building (tractors, agricultural machinery), food processing, aerospace, and active agricultural trade. The city has a rich Cossack culture, with unique Cossack songs, dances and folklore festivals, as well as cultural institutions such as the Rostov State Conservatory and Drama Theatre. The parks along the Don River and the Drama Square in the center of the city have become recreational landmarks, demonstrating the city's vitality and multifaceted charms.