How Did Soviet Influence Transform Mongolia's Society and Identity from the 1920s to the Post-Soviet Era?

The political landscape began to shift in the late 1980s as Soviet policies of glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring) took hold. These reforms enabled Mongolian citizens to voice their grievances and demand greater political freedoms. Movements for democratic reform gained momentum, culminating in 1990 when mass protests forced the government to abandon one-party rule, paving the way for multi-party democracy. This pivotal moment marked a significant departure from decades of Soviet control and opened the door for a new era in Mongolian politics.