About the book: 2023 / Monograph From confrontation to partnership: USSR and China (1979–1991) ('Soviet -Chinese relations 1985–1991') takes the reader on a fascinating journey through a critical period between two great countries. The author analyzes in detail the dynamics of relations between the Soviet Union and China in the last years of the Cold War and the beginning of the post-Soviet era. From reassessment of ideological priorities to changing geopolitical factors, the monograph examines the complex events that influenced bilateral relations. Based on archival materials and documents, the author reveals the negotiation processes, diplomatic maneuvers and strategic decisions that determined the course of the frenzy and rapprochement between the two countries. This work will be a key resource for scholars of international relations and anyone interested in the dynamics of the era of change and their impact on world politics."