On the 60th Anniversary of Creation of People's Republic of China and the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the USSR and PRC
This year marks the 60<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the foundation of the People's Republic of China and the establishment of diplomatic relations between the PRC and the USSR. The article dedicated to this historical event explores of the initial phase of the Sino-Soviet relations' history completed by signing the Treaty of Friendship, Alliance and Mutual Assistance. The article contains an in-depth analysis of Mao Zedong's visit to Moscow and tracks the process of signing the package of bilateral agreements. A special attention is given to the examination of the main dimensions of effective Sino-Soviet economic cooperation during the 1950s and early 1960s.