China's modern history is a history of humiliation, and this history has left a deep imprint on the hearts of the Chinese people. During this period, China suffered from various land reparations and unequal treaties, which led to serious damage to China's sovereignty. In addition, Xinjiang and Mongolia also demanded independence, and Mongolia eventually achieved independence with the support of the Soviet Union. What is the reason behind this?Why did the Soviet Union intervene in the question of Mongolia's independence?Looking back on history, Russia during the Tsarist period has always had a strong desire for expansion, and the ** people are known as the "fighting nation". The Soviet Union at that time inherited this tradition and had to take into account the security of its own territory. The Soviet Union was a vast country, but with a relatively small population, and was responsible for defending its frontiers, so it was crucial to speed up the construction of military and infrastructure and increase the speed of military mobilization. Neighboring countries such as China need to pay special attention to border issues.
Both countries have the world's top three land areas, and in the event of a war, the consequences would be unimaginable. In order to ensure its own security, the Soviet Union needed to create a strategic buffer zone. Just as North Korea was geopolitically important to the Soviet Union in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, Outer Mongolia was equally vital to the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union and the United States negotiated at the end of World War II to divide the Korean Peninsula in two to ensure the security of the Soviet Pacific Fleet base. At the same time, the Soviet Union also demanded that the people recognize foreign independence. The immediate reason for this move was to prevent the future rise of China from posing a threat to the Soviet Union. In the international political arena, cooperation between countries is often determined by mutual interests, rather than eternal friendship. In addition, the geographical location of Mongolia was of critical importance to the Soviet Union. The USSR believed that if the squadron entered from Outer Mongolia and cut off the Siberian railway, it would pose a serious threat to the USSR.
Despite repeated assurances from the Nationals that this would not happen, Stalin was uncompromising and insisted on external independence. In general, the fundamental purpose of the Soviet Union's involvement in the foreign affairs was to protect itself, although this decision was controversial, from the point of view of the country, ensuring *** was a priority for any country. When we look back at history, we have to mention that on October 20, 1945, a referendum was held in Mongolia under the supervision of the Soviet Union. The results showed that Outer Mongolia was 97An absolute majority of 8% passed the vote. This number makes one wonder how this vote was conductedIs there some untold story behind it?First of all, let's understand the historical background of Outer Mongolia at that time. In 1945, Outer Mongolia was under the supervision of the Soviet Union, which was in the midst of expansion.
Against this backdrop, the referendum in Outer Mongolia was held with such a high approval rate that raised questions about the fairness of the vote. According to the research of historians, there was a lot of manipulation and interference in the voting process at that time. For example, on the day of the polling, there were Soviet troops stationed near the polling stations, giving a sense of oppression;In addition, there were a number of non-compliance with the voting rules, which raised doubts about the results of the vote. In addition, Outer Mongolia did not have a democratic system in the true sense of the word, and citizens' right to know and freedom to express their wishes were greatly restricted. Against this background, it remains to be seen whether the results of the referendum truly represent the true will of the people of Outer Mongolia. Of course, the historical significance of this referendum is undoubtedly significant. But we also need to be soberly aware that there are often many complex truths hidden beneath the surface of history.
Through in-depth study and reflection on historical events, we may be able to see the truth of the matter more clearly and learn the lessons of history.