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> Tuva (ironically, where Shoigu comes from) is a Buddhist nation that fits into the Mongol-Chinese cultural sphere better than into Russian one. Mongols/Buddh
by denton-scratch 5y ago
> Tuva (ironically, where Shoigu comes from) is a Buddhist nation that fits into the Mongol-Chinese cultural sphere better than into Russian one.
Mongols/Buddhists have a long history in Russia.
- inglor_cz 5y agoI know, that is why I qualified my opinion with "better".
- ZanyProgrammer 5y agoA quick glance at Tuva specifically on Wiki has an extremely short period of time in Russia’s political sphere. I’m not sure if the predominately Buddhist parts of Russia have that deep of a Russian history.
- tut-urut-utut 5y agoWell, just look at any US area, and you'll notice an extremely short USA history, compared to the Native American history and population. And yet, not a single person in the USA talks about Native Americans claiming back their historical and cultural territories. Why? The only reason that comes to mind is Native Americans being effectively extinguished by the USA, while Buddhists/Mongols in Russia are integrated and accepted as a part of the society.