A Russian protectorate was established over Tuva in 1914, however the region became a battleground in the Russian Civil War after 1917 Revolution, where effective control over the territory and capital Belotsarsk changed between the Red Army and counter-revolutionary forces several times. However conservative forces in Tuva were defeated in 1920 and the People's Republic of Tannu Tuva was proclaimed on 17 August 1921.
A Russian protectorate was established over Tuva in 1914, but after the 1917 Revolution, the region became a battleground between the Red Army and counter-revolutionary forces several times. However, conservative forces in Tuva were defeated in 1920, and the People's Republic of Tannu Tuva was proclaimed on August 17, 1921.