In 1911, the Xinhai Revolution took place in China, which ended the monarchical system and the rule of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, eliminating the threat of complete enslavement of the state by imperialist powers, and led to the establishment of a republican system and the proclamation of the Republic of China. The Xinhai Revolution was the result of a series of uprisings in the early twentieth century. Although it was far from solving the tasks set by the revolutionaries and failed to solve all the pressing problems, it nevertheless became a turning point in the history of China, an example of the national democratic struggle of the Chinese people for independence and sovereign rights, and created the basis for the country's renewal and modernization of society. Keywords: China, Xinhai Revolution, consulate in Hankou, Ostroverkhov. Changes in the domestic political situation and the maturing of the revolutionary situation in China at the beginning of the 20th century could not remain out of sight of the Russian diplomatic institutions. The information received from them was extremely important for developing the Chinese direction of Russia's foreign policy, especially given its considerable interests in the Middle Empire. During this period, the Russian Imperial Mission in Beijing and more than 20 consulates in different parts of the country worked in China. During the Xinhai Revolution, the Russian Consulate in Hankou was at the center of events that radically changed the course of Chinese history. On the ground, the change of power entailed the creation of new political institutions, the appointment of new officials with whom diplomats had to communicate on a daily basis and solve numerous and diverse problems. Consular offices mainly work with citizens of their country abroad, protect their interests and rights, contact local authorities, and draw up various documents. Political activity, including gathering information about the country, preparing analytical mater ... Read more