The love this woman had inspired in the sixth emperor of the Han dynasty, Wu-di (r. 140-87 B.C.), made her immortal as a symbol of passion that does not cease with death. According to Chinese sources, Li furen was a beauty and a perfect dancer…
On June 23–24, 2022, the International Conference “Tangut Studies: Prospects and Problems for the 21st Century” in memory of E.I. Kychanov (1932–2013) will be held at the IOM RAS.