History of Mongolia - The 1930-1980 Japanese invasion and Mongolian-Russian relations
Shortly before World War II that Japanese invaded Manchuria (China). They put in power the last Qing emperor, though he leave real power. For fear of an invasion of Mongolia, then Russia, the Russian army returned to Mongolia. It is estimated that nearly 10% of the total population of Mongolia is then enlisted in the Army of the country. Finally, in 1939 that Japan attempted an invasion of Mongolia but the union of the Russian armed (under the command of General Jukov) and Mongolian arrest them. A treaty is signed between Japan and Russia to prevent any future aggression. However, this treaty has failed to repel the Japanese troops in Asia. The independence of Mongolia (People's Republic of Mongolia) is recognized by Russia and the death of Stalin and Choibalsan (the Mongolian Stalin) in 1951 provides a relative peace in the region. It Yumzhagiyen Tsedenbal who took the leadership of Mongolia from 1952 to 1984
In 1960, a quarrel between China and Russia warms the tension between the two countries. Mongolia, with a special relationship with Russia agrees to it. The two countries sign a large number of processed (1966 and 1986) to highlight their partnership, both economically and militarily.
Many Russian soldiers returned in Mongolia and the 1970s, many exchange with Russia are making the Mongolian leave Russia in order to make studies. They returned with Russian culture, with its music, its consumption habits (vodka) and its food. The Russian language becomes the second language in Mongolia.
