History of Russian Sinology (up to 1917)

Author: Yan Guodong
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: This book is a theoretical monograph on the history of Sinology in Russia, covering several parts such as Sino-Russian exchanges before the birth of Russian Sinology, the inception of Russian Sinology, its maturation, its development, and Russian research on China's frontier regions. It is suitable for Sinology researchers as a reference and learning material. Professor Guodong has been deeply immersed in Russian Sinology for many years. Although he studied Russian language and literature, he has a strong passion for traditional Chinese classics and history. This book is revised based on his doctoral dissertation, meticulously polished over many years. It is highly praised by experts, including contemporary Russian sinologists, for the extremely rich manuscript materials collected by the author. Moreover, it leaves a deep impression on readers with its macro-level framework that provides a comprehensive grasp of the stages and overall development of Russian Sinology. It is believed that the publication of this book will not only fill the gap in domestic Russian Sinology research but also stimulate the further in-depth development of overseas Sinology studies in China.