A man flips through books at the Russian section of the 12th Beijing International Book Festival at the China Millennium Monument in Beijing on September 1. The event was marked by series of activities, including special offers, lectures, ancient books and cultural relics auctions. Photo: Li Hao/GT

Readers visit the Poland exhibit at the book festival in Beijing on September 1. Photo: Li Hao/GT

A visitor views the photography works of Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on September 1 in Beijing. Photo: Li Hao/GT

A man purchases a old map of Beijing. Photo: Li Hao/GT

Photo: Li Hao/GT

Photo: Li Hao/GT