Gurko, A. Vikt. Treasury of the East: Chinese traditions in Belarus / A. Vikt. Gurko. – Minsk: Belarusskaya Navuka, 2024. –311 p. : ill. – (The world through the eyes of an ethnologist).

The book presented to the reader’s attention is the ninth in the series “The World through the Eyes of an Ethnologist” and is devoted to the consideration of problems of perception of elements of Chinese culture in Belarusian society. A description is given of the elements of the culture of the Celestial Empire, which contain the experience of one of the most ancient civilizations and carry a philosophical depth of comprehension of the world, society, one’s own essence, and also open up opportunities for effective communication, success in life, and indicate ways to maintain optimism in life, health and longevity.

The book is addressed to ethnologists, historians, university students, a wide range of readers and anyone interested in the historical development of Belarusian-Chinese relations and the cultural traditions of China.