For us, it is really cold. For Russian, it might be warm.

THere is very cold in the winner:) i just visit there,hmm it is clean. The taxi drivers are a little crazy:) But still a nice city . People sleep so early ,when at 10 pm ,many shop already close. ah It Is really different from the south of china:) but still nice.Since you from russia.i think you will get used to it .

I was there in December and January of 2008. That university is very good, also many Korean students there. The temperature is around -20-35 degree. But if you well enough clothes, glove, mask, scarf, everything is ok. Snowy+ icy. You could also find many Russians on the main streets, they have Russian style churches, shops, buildings. The food is not expensive and of great amount. Don't worry, I bet it will be a nice experience for you.

I'm the local of Harbin, in winter the temperature is between -20 and -32 degree. In the street of harbin, there are many people from Russia, especially in the Central Street. Don't be afraid, you will enjoy the winter here, such as skiing, skating and visiting ice lantern.

Priviat! heard that the life there is just like in Russia, many Russian on the street, lots of ppl could speak russian aswell, i think you will feel like at home. regarding to the weather yeah, it is cold, -15 could up to -30. good luck for all things.