The Mongol Conquest and the National Construction in Russia

Abstract

The paper aims to examine the relationship of the Mongol Conquest and national construction. Over hundreds of years, national construction and nationalism included elements which were originated to medieval time. In the 13th century, a storm of Mongol swept the whole continent. It is evident that Mongol made great effect on the west and east Asia. The paper first introduces the situation of the Mongol conquest. In spite of blooding massacre, some constructive regimes or patterns were influential in China, Russia and the Islam world. The paper takes the example of Russia and discusses different perspectives on the effect of Mongols. The example illustrates the diverse views on Mongol. These views contain aspects in economy, geopolitics, regime and so forth. Via comparing different views and angles, the paper summarizes negative and positive opinions in historiography and criticizes extreme perspectives. Some regimes or cultures could be controversial because geopolitics and domestic traditions also make a difference. Ultimately, the study proposes that it is significant to keep a cautious attitude to the history of the Mongol Conquest and the work in pursuit of facts continues. How to perceive Mongol conquest should be cautious and it could prevent dropping into aggressive nationalism.