Was the Russian Tsar a Buddhist Goddess? | Russian Empire, Tibetan History, The Great Game

The transcript explores the historical connections between Russian Tsars and Buddhism, focusing on AG van Dorzyev's influence. It discusses the Russian expansion into Asia, the concept of the White Czar, and the role of Buddhism in Russia. The narrative also covers the geopolitical interests of Russia and Britain in Asia, highlighting the Great Game. AG van Dorzyev's efforts to link Russia with Tibetan Buddhism and his impact on global events are examined. The transcript concludes with the influence of mysticism in Russian politics and the ambitions of figures like von Ungun Steinberg.

What role did AG van Dorzyev play in the spread of Buddhism among the Russian Tsars?

• He was a Mongolian monk who visited Russia.

• He was a Tibetan leader who opposed Russian influence.

• He was a Russian-born Buddhist who influenced the Tsars.

• He was a British spy spreading misinformation.

What was the Upenskoya Kingdom according to Russian peasants?

• A real kingdom in Mongolia.

• A mythical utopia ruled by a just White Czar.

• A Buddhist monastery in Tibet.

• A Russian province near the border.

What was the significance of the White Czar title in Russian expansion?

• It was a title given to Russian peasants.

• It was a title used to claim European territories.

• It was a title used to justify conquests in Asia.

• It was a title used in diplomatic relations with America.

How did the terms White Tara and White Czar become interchangeable?

• They were both names of Russian territories.

• They were both titles given to Buddhist monks.

• They were both used to justify Russian conquests.

• They were both used to describe Russian monarchs.

What was the main goal of Nikolai Perchevalski's explorations?

• To map the geography of Central Asia.

• To find the mythical kingdom of Shambala.

• To bring the Dalai Lama under Russian influence.

• To establish trade routes with Japan.

What was Peter Badmayev's contribution to Russian interests in Asia?

• He was a spy who gathered intelligence in Mongolia.

• He was a diplomat who signed treaties with China.

• He introduced Tibetan medicine to the Russian court.

• He was a military leader who conquered Tibet.

How did the Russian aristocracy view the supernatural?

• They banned all supernatural practices.

• They were fascinated and integrated it into politics.

• They dismissed it as superstition.

• They used it solely for entertainment.

What was the outcome of the British invasion of Tibet in 1903?

• The British established a permanent protectorate over Tibet.

• The British handed the region back to China.

• The British annexed Tibet as part of India.

• The British and Russians signed a peace treaty.

What was the impact of Dorzyev's work on Russian-Tibetan relations?

• It resulted in the annexation of Tibet by Russia.

• It caused a war between Russia and Tibet.

• It led to a permanent alliance between Russia and Tibet.

• It increased Russian prestige among Tibetan Buddhists.

What was von Ungun Steinberg's vision for Mongolia?

• To establish a democratic government.

• To restore the Mongolian Empire.

• To convert Mongolia to Christianity.

• To make Mongolia a Russian province.