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Lüshun Russo-Japanese Prison
The Lüshun Russo-Japanese Prison (, , ) is the former prison located in Lushunkou District, Dalian, Liaoning, China. It was built by Russia and later expanded by Japan. History The Lüshun Russo-Japanese Prison is the former prison located in Lüshunkou District, Dalian, Liaoning Province. It was built by the Russian Empire in 1902 and expanded by the Empire of Japan in 1907. In 1939, it was called the "Lüshun Prison". The prison was discontinued after the Soviet Army entered Lüshun in 1945, but was reopened in July 1971, and turned into a memorial facility as "Former Japanese Lüshun Prison". In 1988, the Lüshun Prison was designated as PRC's Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level (third edition). It is now the "Former Lüshun Russo-Japanese Prison Museum". The prison mainly held activist from Manchuria and Korea at the time, as well as anti-war people from the Soviet Union, Egypt, and Japan. Reportedly, a cumulative total of more than 20,000 pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gate Of Lvshun Prison
A gate or gateway is a point of entry to or from a space enclosed by walls. The word is derived from Proto-Germanic language, Proto-Germanic ''*gatan'', meaning an opening or passageway. Synonyms include yett (which comes from the same root word) and portal (architecture), portal. The concept originally referred to the gap or hole in the wall or fence, rather than a Barricade, barrier which closed it. Gates may prevent or control the entry or exit of individuals, or they may be merely decorative. The moving part or parts of a gateway may be considered "Door, doors", as they are fixed at one side whilst opening and closing like one. A gate may have a latch (hardware), latch that can be raised and lowered to both open a gate or prevent it from swinging. Gate operation can be either Electric gate, automated or manual. Locks are also used on gates to increase security. Larger gates can be used for a whole building, such as a castle or fortified town. Doors can also be considered ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
