In 1858, the area was ceded to Russia under the Treaty of Aigun. The Russians founded the military outpost of Khabarovka (), named after Yerofey Khabarov. The post later became an important industrial center for the region. Town status was granted in 1880. In 1893, it was given its present name: Khabarovsk.
In 1858 the area was ceded to Russia under the Treaty of Aigun The Russians founded the military outpost of Khabarovka () named after Yerofey Khabarov The post later became an important industrial center for the region Town status was granted in 1880 In 1893 it was given its present name Khabarovsk