Passion Square in Harbin - where does the name come from?

Passion Square is the first stop on Gogol Street in Harbin. It is a place on Gogol Street that combines architectural appreciation, food experience, and convenient transportation. In addition to St. Alexeyev Church, Passion Square also has Gogol Hotel, Innovation Farmers Market, and nearby "Color Building" and other buildings. Passion Square is named after the passionate square dance activities often held on the square, which truly embodies the blend of modernity and history. ▼St. Alexeyev Church At the beginning of the 20th century, Harbin was a city immersed in the sound of church bells. St. Alexeyev Church was born in this context. The church was built in 1931. It was originally an Orthodox church. After being repaired in 1980, it was changed to a Catholic church. The roof has a Baroque tower, an onion-shaped bell tower, and a cathedral. There is a cross on the bell tower, tower, and cathedral. The green roof, red and white walls, and rich decorative lines make up the whole church, which is very elegant under the sunlight. ▼Gogol Hotel Next to St. Alexeyev Church is Gogol Hotel. The statue at the entrance of the hotel is a bust of Nikolai Vasilyevich Gogol. Gogol is the founder of Russian 19th-century critical realism literature and the founder of "naturalist" literature. His representative works include "The Inspector" and "Dead Souls". The statue was set up on Gogol Street because the street was named after him, and to commemorate his outstanding contribution to the literary field, it also adds a cultural atmosphere and artistic atmosphere to this street with historical and cultural heritage.