Mongolian Delgation Seeks Russian Assistance for Independence from China
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| Bogd Gegeen |
On August 15th, the Mongolian delegation headed by Prince General Ch'in Wang Handdorj arrived in the Russian Capital of St. Petersburg. On the next day, the delegation is received by the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Sazonov. The Mongols hand him a letter from Bogd Gegeen (Bogd Khan) in which the Mongolian religous leader asks for Russian help on recognition of independence and official protection by Russia from China, as well as assistance in the development of trade, railways, and communications systems. Besides Bogd Gegeen, the letter is signed by Tüsheet Dashnyam Khan, Tsetsen Khan Navaanneren, and Sayin Noyon Khan Namnansuren, Mongolian tribal (aymak), and dynastic leaders.
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| Map of Mongolia |
Mongolia provided a buffer between China and Russia, and the purveying thought that a power, such as Japan, may take over the Russian bases in Mongolia, if assistance was not provided. [1] The Mongolian independence movement and influence by Russia and the Soviet Union would extend well beyond World War One.
[1] Urgunge Onon, Derrick Pritchatt. Asia's First Modern Revolution: Mongolia proclaims its Indepedence in 1911. E.J. Brill, The Netherlands
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