On May 28, 1858, one of the key treaties in the history of Russian-Chinese relations was signed in the town of Aigun — the Treaty of Aigun between the Russian Empire and the Qing Empire. On the Russian side, it was signed by Nikolay Muravyov, Governor-General of Eastern Siberia, who later received the title Muravyov-Amursky. On the Chinese side, the document was signed by the Qing official Yishan. The treaty established a new border between the two empires along the Amur River and effectively secured Russia’s control over vast territories on the left bank of the Amur.

The Leaders of Russia and Azerbaijan Restore Mutual Understanding

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Relations between Azerbaijan and Russia are developing successfully, reliably and very pragmatically, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with the heads of world news agencies, News.az reports.