In 1689, the Treaty of Nerchinsk was signed between Russia and Qing China, establishing borders and formalizing trade relations between the two empires. This treaty marked the first significant diplomatic agreement between Russia and China, setting a precedent for future interactions. The Treaty of Nerchinsk not only facilitated trade but also helped to stabilize the region, influencing geopolitical dynamics in East Asia.

The Treaty of Nerchinsk opened channels for cultural exchange between Russia and China, influencing Russian Orientalist poetry. This cultural dialogue enriched European perceptions of the East, while stabilizing the Qing frontier allowed for the flourishing of Qing classical poetry.