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When the Soviet Union controlled Mongolia, why was it not allowed to praise Genghis Khan? The wolf's ambitions are clear
The Ghost of Genghis Khan: Mongolia and Cultural Aggression under Soviet Control
I. Vanishing Heroes: Genghis Khan's Silence in His Homeland
The story begins with Batu, an elderly Mongolian herdsman. In the 60s of the last century, Batu secretly told his grandson the legendary story of Genghis Khan, and his tone was full of awe and pride. However, he is always careful to tell the story, for fear of being heard. Because under the control of the Soviet Union at that time, the praise of Genghis Khan was taboo and could even be considered "reactionary". Batu's fears are not unfounded. His neighbor was taken away for publicly honoring Genghis Khan, and has not been heard from since. Genghis Khan, the hero who once unified the Mongolia steppes and built a vast empire, became a "ghost" in his homeland, a name that cannot be mentioned. Behind this strange phenomenon, what kind of "wolf ambitions" is hidden in the Soviet Union?
Clues: Irrefutable evidence of cultural aggression
Disappearing scripts and languages: The Soviet-backed Mongolian government abolished the traditional Mongolian script, imposed a new Mongolian script based on the Cyrillic alphabet, and vigorously promoted Russian language education, in an attempt to fundamentally sever the Mongolian people's ties with their own history and culture.
Falsified history textbooks: Genghis Khan's exploits were deliberately downplayed and even distorted as "aggressors" and "tyrants", and the history of the Mongolia Empire was marginalized and replaced by a glorification of the Soviet Union.
Forbidden cultural activities: Any celebrations, rituals related to Genghis Khan are banned, traditional Mongolia costumes, music, dances are also restricted, and Mongolia's cultural identity is systematically destroyed.
These seemingly fragmented events, like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, piece together a complete picture of Soviet cultural aggression. The purpose of the Soviet Union was not only to control the land and resources of Mongolia, but also to completely conquer the spiritual world of the Mongolians and transform them into "Soviets".
The cost of cultural colonization: the crisis of national identity
The cultural aggression of the Soviet Union against Mongolia has brought deep trauma to the Mongolian nation. Generations of Mongolian have lost their mother tongue and script, feeling alienated and alienated from their own history and culture. This cultural fault line has led to a crisis of national identity and laid hidden dangers for the future development of Mongolia. Compared with Inner Mongolia, the protection of traditional culture in Outer Mongolia is relatively weak, which is directly related to the long-term cultural assimilation policy of the Soviet Union. Think about it, what will become of a nation that loses its historical memory and cultural roots?
The underlying causes: geopolitical and cultural hegemony
The Soviet Union's control of Mongolia was not a simple cultural invasion, but had deep geopolitical and cultural hegemony behind it.
Geostrategy: Mongolia is strategically located between China and the Soviet Union. Control of Mongolia could build an important strategic barrier for the Soviet Union and also put pressure on China.
Resource plunder: Mongolia was rich in mineral resources, which were crucial for the Soviet Union at the time. Control of Mongolia would ensure a stable supply of resources to the Soviet Union.
Cultural hegemony: The Soviet Union sought to impose its own ideology and cultural model on Mongolia as a way to consolidate its dominance in Mongolia and expand its influence internationally.
This approach of the Soviet Union is exactly the same as that of many colonial empires throughout history. Not only did they want to plunder the material wealth of the colony, but they also wanted to destroy its culture and spirituality, so that it would forever submit to the rule of the colonizers.
Impacts and consequences: the scars of history and the challenges of the future
The Soviet Union's policy of cultural aggression left indelible historical scars on the Mongolia nation. Even after the collapse of the Soviet Union, Mongolia still faced the challenge of cultural reconstruction and national identity.
The dilemma of cultural reconstruction: Restoring traditional writing and language and passing on traditional culture is not an easy task, and requires long-term efforts and investment.
Loss of national identity: After a long period of cultural assimilation, some Mongolia are confused and confused about their national identity.
Geopolitical challenges: Mongolia is still at the center of the great power game, and how to maintain its independence and sovereignty remains an important issue.
Insights: The Nature and Reflection of Cultural Aggression
The cultural aggression of the Soviet Union against Mongolia was essentially a form of cultural colonialism. This kind of colonialism is not only reflected in the plunder at the material level, but also in the control and assimilation at the spiritual level. Such an act of the Soviet Union is a destruction of the diversity of human civilization and a violation of basic human rights.
We should learn from the case of the Soviet Union and be wary of any form of cultural hegemony and cultural aggression. Respecting the cultures and traditions of different ethnic groups and maintaining cultural diversity are important prerequisites for building a harmonious world.
Reflections and Discussions:
What to think of the Soviet policy of cultural aggression against Mongolia?
What are the far-reaching effects of cultural aggression on a people?
How to protect and inherit national culture and maintain cultural diversity?
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