The Russian Empire and China's Qing Dynasty signed the Treaty of Aigun 156 years ago today, on May 28, 1858. As a result, the Amur region became part of the Russian Empire, and the Ussuri region was recognized as joint territory.
The Russian Empire and China's Qing Dynasty signed the Treaty of Aigun 156 years ago today, on May 28, 1858. As a result, the Amur region became part of the Russian Empire, and the Ussuri region was recognized as joint territory.