俄中交往始于1618年的佩特林使团访华。本文考察俄国人开辟俄华通道出使中国的背景，考证使团的人数、路线、行期，评说《见闻记》的内容、特色和价值，分析俄中交往暂辍的原因，研讨佩特林访华的余波和影响，以及有关的问题。

This paper investigates Ivan Petlin’s diplomatic mission to China in 1618, which was the first Russian delegation to visit China. Examining the historical background of the mission, the number of delegates, their itinerary and the length of their journey. The article also evaluates the content and value of Petlin’s account of the mission and assess the repercussions and impact of Petlin’s visit to China.