Since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022, there seems to be no clear winner or loser in this tug-of-war. War has always been a contest of strength and hole cards, and everyone thinks that Putin's trump card is nothing more than those fierce Chechen troops. However, I have to say that the performance of these "Internet celebrity troops" on social media is not satisfactory on the front line, and even a little unworthy of the name. In the Russian lineup, there is also a mysterious force, the Turks. Why did the brave people of the Turks shed their blood on the battlefields of Russia, far from their homeland?
When it comes to the Turks, many people may be confused, what kind of people are they from? In fact, the answer to this question goes back hundreds of years of history. The Turkuts were originally a tribe of the Erut Mongols, and under the iron cavalry of Genghis Khan, they lived as "people of the forest". But the wheels of history are rolling forward, and there are always some unavoidable changes.
By the time of the Ming Dynasty, they had developed into a powerful Warat tribe. The Warat people brought a lot of trouble to the Chinese Empire at that time, and their strength was so strong that they once defeated the Ming army in the Battle of Tumubao and captured Ming Yingzong, which was a sensational news.
The good times did not last long, and internal contradictions caused some of the Varat people to leave their homeland and migrate all the way west to the Volga Valley in Russia, which became the Turghuts. There, they lived in relative peace until the eastward expansion of Tsarist Russia.
The iron hooves of Tsarist Russia were approaching, bringing oppression and conquest. In 1761, the Tsar finally brought the Turks under his rule. But the Turks are hard-nosed, they are resolutely opposed to being slaves of anyone, and this indomitable spirit has left a strong mark on history.
Now, if you look at the Turks on the Russian-Ukrainian battlefield, their performance can be described as heroic. Although they are called Kalmyks, the spirit of not admitting defeat is still the same. In the Russian army, although there are not many Turks, every attack is very crucial, and their bravery has terrified many enemies.
But behind this, there is too much bitterness and helplessness. The dream of the Turgots for the motherland has never been realized. Their hearts may hang forever in their distant homeland, but the cruelty of reality makes them have to fight for survival. What they show on the battlefield is not only courage, but also a kind of persistence and exploration of their own identity.
On the modern battlefield, although the performance of the Chechen troops is disappointing, the presence of the Turks adds a mystery and strength to the Russian army. Their fighting style is very different from that of Chechen fighters. The Chechen fighters' performance on the battlefield made them feel more like a dose of stimulant, while the Turkut fighters were as quiet as a virgin, moving like a rabbit, and every shot was precise and lethal.
This difference may have something to do with the culture and history behind them. In the baptism of history, the Turks learned how to survive in the face of adversity and how to find hope in the midst of despair. This spirit translates into their fearlessness and tenacity on the battlefield.
To understand the bravery of the Turks, one must also look at their performance in history. From the tsarist army against Russia to the fight against Nazi Germany in World War II, the Turks have never missed important historical moments. Although their names are not as widely known as other peoples, every mention of them is enough to make enemies feel fearful.
However, in the end, there is always a part of the hearts of these warriors that belongs to their distant homeland. Although they have taken root in Russia and become an integral part, they have always maintained a sense of reverence and respect for their own culture and traditions. The power of this culture cannot be replaced by any weapon.
Today's war is not just a simple confrontation of arms. Putin is clearly aware of this, so he pays special attention to such a national force in the Russian army. The participation of the Turks is not only an enhancement of combat effectiveness, but also an injection of spirit and culture. Their performance on the battlefield is not only for Putin or Russia, but also to prove the value and dignity of their own nation.
Even such a heroic performance can hardly hide some sad facts. Do these Turks who have never returned still have a glimmer of longing in their hearts to return to their homeland? Do they still remember the land of their ancestors? These questions may be answered only by themselves.
And for us onlookers, these stories are not just history, they are reality. Through them, we can get a glimpse of how those peoples who have been baptized by war have asserted themselves and maintained their cultural uniqueness in the modern world. It's a battle of identity, culture, and survival, and every Turgots who fight on the battlefield are the heroes of this battle.