Supporters and opponents to the union between the Uriankhai region and Russia

Abstract

Article describes some moments in political history of Uriankhai region during the period of establishing the Russian protectorate and succeeding years. It images the ambivalence of Tuvan princes who have been choosing the protector whilst fighting against each other for the supreme power in the region.

Keywords

• амбын-нойоны
• Агбаан-Демчи
• Тува
• Россия
• Урянхайский край
• история