In 1870 the Russians opened their post offices in Peking, Kalgan, Tientsin, Urga (Ulan Bator) and Urumtschi, followed by Shanghai, Chefoo and Hankou in 1897.

• 1870年，俄国人在北京、张家口、天津、库伦（乌兰巴托）及乌鲁木齐开办了邮局，又于1897年在上海、烟台和汉口开设邮局。