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Mongolia News Summary for May 25, 2025

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BREAKING: The case against former 'Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi' CEO D.Ariunbold, accused of buying a house in Canada with bribe money, has been dismissed

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: isee.mn

We previously reported that a case was transferred to Govi-Altai's court regarding former "Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi" CEO D. Ariunbold, who was accused of purchasing an expensive house in Canada using bribe money. Specifically, D. Ariunbold was investigated by the Anti-Corruption Agency for allegedly abusing his official position to favor the Chinese companies "Urat Middle Banner Tianyimengyu Logistic Co. Ltd", "Inner Mongolia Rong He Energy", and "Bo Yu An Shi Di" in coal sales contracts, and for accepting a bribe of 360,000 USD. The prosecutor drafted an indictment and the case was transferred to the Soum Inter-District Criminal Court of First Instance in Govi-Altai province. This was because D. Ariunbold and former Govi-Altai governor S. Ganselm were also accused of purchasing land in the province with bribery money, and so the case was handled by the relevant district court. Recently, the court hearing on this case was held, and a decision was issued. The session was closed to the public. The court stripped S. Ganselm of his right to be appointed to public office and imposed a fine. As for D. Ariunbold, the court dismissed the charges against him, finding him not guilty. In other words, the case against former "Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi" CEO D. Ariunbold, who was accused of buying an expensive house in Canada with bribe money, has been dismissed and he has been found not guilty. You can review our previous report with evidence about him allegedly purchasing a high-value house in Canada with bribe money by CLICKING HERE.

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Kh.Nyambaatar’s Authoritarianism Pushes L.Oyun-Erdene to Resign, Urged to 'Take His Uncle With Him'

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: isee.mn

The peaceful protest “Resigning is Easy” that began on the 14th of this month continues into its 10th day. The young people participating in the protest are demanding Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene take political and ethical responsibility and resign. This is because public outrage was fueled after it was revealed that his son O. Temuulen had gifted his girlfriend a Lexus RX car, a diamond ring, and expensive branded clothing and bags. Additionally, there have been reports that Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene unofficially stated before the MPP’s (Mongolian People’s Party) General Meeting that he would resign if the joint government was not supported. However, even after a decision was made at the MPP meeting on Wednesday to remove the Democratic Party from the government, Oyun-Erdene has yet to officially submit his resignation to parliament, which has led to public skepticism. In any case, over this weekend, the political sphere has been negotiating who the next Prime Minister will be, who will be in the cabinet, and other issues, with both the MPP's General Meeting and Congress scheduled for next week. THE PEOPLE BEGIN DEMANDING L.OYUN-ERDENE 'TAKE HIS UNCLE' KH.NYAMBAATAR WITH HIM However, the public is not only demanding the resignation of Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene, but also that of his “uncle,” Ulaanbaatar city mayor Kh. Nyambaatar, by starting to chant “Take Nyambaatar with you.” Although they are not direct relatives, they are cousins. More specifically, according to Ergelt magazine: “Kh. Nyambaatar’s father A. Khishgee’s sister A. Orosoo’s son A. Buyantogtokh is the biological father of L. Oyun-Erdene’s brother B. Bayarnemekh.” Thus, Kh. Nyambaatar, who is two years older than Oyun-Erdene, is considered his “uncle.” Moreover, the political careers of L. Oyun-Erdene and Kh. Nyambaatar have advanced in parallel. Both were elected to parliament in 2016 and became key leaders of the “Fair Five” movement within the MPP, leading and participating in the movement to oust then-party leader M. Enkhbold. After Enkhbold was removed, L. Oyun-Erdene became Chief of Cabinet Secretariat and later Prime Minister, while Kh. Nyambaatar became Minister of Justice and Internal Affairs and mayor of Ulaanbaatar. Kh. Nyambaatar voluntarily resigned from his parliamentary and cabinet positions and, with Oyun-Erdene’s suggestion and support, was appointed as the city mayor. In October 2023, when Kh. Nyambaatar was appointed city mayor, Oyun-Erdene personally visited to hand over the city seal. However, since leading the protests that brought down Enkhbold, the swift rise in Kh. Nyambaatar’s political career, combined with his authoritarian and bureaucratic actions, have encountered increasing public resentment and opposition. As a result, it has come to the point where Oyun-Erdene is being pressed to “take his uncle Nyambaatar with him” should he resign. KH.NYAMBAATAR, INSTRUCTED BY OYUN-ERDENE TO SOLVE SMOG AND TRAFFIC, RESORTS TO "NO CARS, NO PROBLEMS" AUTHORITARIAN METHODS Upon his appointment as mayor, Oyun-Erdene instructed Kh. Nyambaatar to take concrete steps to resolve the traffic congestion and air pollution. However, instead of taking serious action against smog, Nyambaatar seemed to adopt a Stalinist approach: “If there are no people, there are no problems,” or in this case, “If there are no cars, there are no problems.” Mongolian citizens have the full right to own, possess, and dispose of movable and immovable property, and to freely travel in their own country. Owning a car is certainly not a crime of the public. Rather, it is the state's primary duty to ensure a healthy, safe, and comfortable environment for its citizens. However, under Kh. Nyambaatar's leadership, the vehicle tax and road usage fees were increased fivefold. For example, the tax for a Prius increased from 36,000 to 108,000 MNT. Additionally, a decision was made that from June 1, 2025, vehicles over 10 years old would not be issued license plates, devaluing citizens' legally acquired private property and directly infringing on their right to live, travel, and own property. Kh. Nyambaatar also proposed establishing a "paid zone" to drive in the city center. During his tenure as mayor, he has continually stifled citizens’ rights to express their opinions and contribute to city affairs. On December 18, 2024, when he refused to answer journalists’ questions and caused confrontations, the Mongolian Journalists Association stated this was a violation of the right to information. Furthermore, Kh. Nyambaatar decided to halt the activities of a traditional medicine hospital despite a court order to suspend him, and tried to sell the land at auction. This demonstrated a disregard for the fundamental principle of judicial oversight over administrative decisions. In summary, Kh. Nyambaatar seems to believe he can rule and command everyone in the capital, leading to the rallying call for him to “be taken away” alongside Oyun-Erdene.

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SUMMARY: "One can apologize to the public and resign from office"

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: news.mn

News Agency delivers a summary of notable interviews from this week. "A ruling class of officials who misuse public funds has formed"
Interview with economist Ts. Lut-Ochir about current issues. —How many days have you been joining the "Resignation Is Easy" protest?
—I have been expressing my opinion that the government should resign, protesting at Sukhbaatar Square for over a month. This is my fifth day joining the youth-led "Resignation Is Easy" protest. Our demonstration is expanding every day and gaining public attention. Some politicians are also participating and expressing their views. —Have Members of Parliament joined the protest and signed their support?
—Both members from the ruling party and the opposition have joined. MPs J. Bayarmaa, S. Tsenguun, Ch. Lodoi-Sambuu, and J. Zoljargal signed the demand to dissolve the coalition government. It is wrong for the ruling party, not holding power alone, to establish a coalition government by joining forces with other parliamentary parties. A government contrary to the Constitution has been established. Moreover, the policies and decisions of the government are detrimental and do not align with the national interest. That is why we are protesting. —Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene made informal comments on Saturday, calling the protesters 'flies,' which angered the public.
—The main issue is that when explaining, the Prime Minister did not clarify the source of his child's luxurious lifestyle. How can his just-over-20-year-old child, with no source of income, afford such affluence? Then he claims that his child has moved out and he only recently learned his son is engaged, which sounds senseless and untruthful. It's disrespectful to claim not knowing who your child is dating or engaged to. Also, how can you call people demanding the government's resignation 'flies'? By that logic, the Prime Minister himself would be the excrement. Read more at https://news.mn/r/2801889/ "It is necessary to urgently review the coalition government agreement"
Interview with MP B. Jargalan about current matters. —Yesterday, at the Democratic Party caucus, Ulaanbaatar City Governor Kh. Nyambaatar attended and gave updates on the projects to be implemented in the capital city. Did you discuss matters other than mega projects?
—At the Parliament session, we are discussing Mongolia's 2026 development plan and the medium-term budgetary framework statement. In connection to this, the caucus is considering whether to prioritize and review the mega projects announced by the government and the city or to reconsider the economic situation. Since last fall, when the state budget was adopted, things have changed significantly. Now, we should prioritize the most important projects and possibly cut back on less urgent ones during the Parliamentary spring session, so that in the future the budget will not be wasted on unnecessary feasibility studies and groundwork. In short, there are opportunities for savings. We requested Governor Nyambaatar to present the so-called mega projects to the Democratic Party caucus weeks beforehand because the capital now has more mega-projects than the country as a whole. So, he joined the meeting at our request. A total of 24 mega projects are planned for the capital, with overall investments calculated at 55 trillion MNT. However, every year we struggle to allocate even 5-6 trillion MNT for state budget investments, including foreign loans and aid. Under such circumstances, it is better to prioritize the projects instead of starting all 55 trillion MNT projects at once and wasting money. At the meeting, the revised law on the Development Bank was also presented by Executive Director Z. Narantuya. This is also relevant to the 2026 development plan and the medium-term budget framework. There is a possibility that next year's budget or its revision might come up. Therefore, we aim to realistically assess which projects are more critical for the economic development of the country over the next three years. Several issues were noted in Governor Nyambaatar’s speech. State investments and infrastructure projects always have multiple objectives and significance. Firstly, they should solve specific issues like reducing traffic or improving urban infrastructure. Secondly, state investment should not only serve its main function but also stimulate the domestic economy. From the City Governor's approach, it seems he overlooks the latter. For example, the Selbe sub-center project. In the 2024 budget amendment, about 600 billion MNT was allocated for land clearance. Now, 1,063 apartments are to be built there. These apartments are to be constructed using the city's foreign bond financing—500 million USD—plus additional funds, totalling 2.4 trillion MNT. Is it right for the government to directly build apartments with budgetary funds? The construction sector could do this better. Furthermore, even if the government carries out construction, recently, tenders for the first two packets of the sub-center were announced, and a Chinese company won the tender for 900 billion MNT. This means that creating jobs and income sources for domestic businesses is completely disregarded. When we ask about this, the Governor states there's a shortage of human resources and low capacity among local companies. How can we develop our economy without supporting domestic enterprises? That’s why the Democratic Party group had a heated discussion with the city. Some even suggested canceling the tenders. Read more at https://news.mn/r/2802149/ "One can apologize to the public and resign from office"
Interview with lawyer and attorney P. Erkhembayar. —Does the law apply equally to everyone in Mongolia? The reason I ask is that double standards are now entrenched. The law applies differently to officials and regular citizens.
—The democratic Constitution was adopted in 1992. This law regulates our daily activities. However, in recent years, I believe the constitutional system has clearly deteriorated due to governance distortions, which in turn led to systemic constitutional deviation. About 340 laws and regulations currently govern the daily activities of Mongolian citizens. As the constitutional system becomes distorted, protection of human rights and equality before the law are lost. In 2019, an amendment to the Constitution was passed, which stated that Parliament cannot change the government’s submitted budget and monetary policy. In democratic countries, people are born with fundamental rights—such as the right to life, to a healthy and safe environment, and to property. The state does not grant these rights, but must protect them through good laws. That is the hallmark of a rule-of-law state. —You said the state is gaining more powers. What are the negative consequences of this? Doesn’t state overreach amount to authoritarianism?
—It is dangerous if all power is concentrated in one place. Mongolia has three branches: legislative, judiciary, and executive. In the 2019 amendments, more power was given to the executive. The power of the legislative branch, the supreme state authority, is being restricted year after year. MPs are special entities tasked with upholding the Constitution, but now the government is pushing its preferred laws through Parliament and adopting them, often under urgent procedure. This undermines the constitutional system. Second, the Prime Minister claims that the judicial system is not functioning, does not resolve cases legally, and is corrupt—he has even made statements worthy of resignation. But the judiciary is supposed to implement laws and decisions passed by Parliament, reporting back to Parliament. Now, party decisions are made first, then the government submits them to Parliament, stating they must not deviate from party policy. —You mentioned the Prime Minister has spoken words warranting resignation. Truthfully, the Prime Minister’s son’s luxurious lifestyle and calling citizens "flies" have led youth to demand his resignation. How justified do you think this request is?
—Young people have the right to speak and express their opinions. Nobody has the right to block that. The police are only supposed to monitor. Mongolian society faces many problems: air pollution, tax burdens, traffic congestion, inflation, etc. Along with these, the PM’s son’s unexplained wealth and the lack of disclosure about it have angered youth. Relevant agencies must investigate and do their job. Members of Parliament, ministers, and the Prime Minister are all public officials. People holding and connected to public office must annually declare their assets and income transparently. The law even stipulates that if someone obtains assets worth over 160 million MNT before the regular deadline, they must declare it at any time. This allows oversight of whether officials and their families enrich themselves without grounds. The Independent Authority Against Corruption (IAAC) monitors this. If unjust enrichment or signs of crime are found, the prosecutor can request suspension from office and investigation. Before that, officials could set an example by apologizing to the public and resigning. This is common in other countries, and both approaches are possible here. Read more at https://news.mn/r/2802421/ "The Education Loan Fund has become a hereditary tool of power"
Interview with D. Tungalag, national coordinator of the "For All Education" Civil Society Network, about education sector issues and social equity. —What position does your organization take regarding public interest issues in education?
—Let’s look at recent governments. Every administration has performed poorly in the education sector. Currently, the government is acting against the public interest. One example is pre-school education. Since the socialist era, pre-school education was free. Now, under this government, fees have been introduced. The effect is already visible within just one year: compared to last year, this year 10,000 children left kindergarten. This effectively excludes those who cannot afford to pay. Next is general education: the Education Minister announced that public schools will soon charge tuition, and that cities will open new elementary schools with tuition of two million MNT. The Minister calls this “just two million.” It is wrong to only offer a choice between expensive private and government schools. Now, they are proudly establishing elementary schools that cost two million. Who are they to call this cheap? Compared to today’s salaries, this is not a small fee. How can they turn the previously free elementary education into tuition-based and be proud of it? Public interests in education are being violated, and we must speak out against this. —2026 has been declared the “Year of Supporting Education.” What impact do you foresee?
—A fair amount of budget is spent on education, but even the government admits it is not enough. We all know the load on current schools and kindergartens. Calling a single year the “Year of Supporting Education” and claiming all problems will be solved in that time is a lie. At the very least, there should be stable investment for four years. In the future, we need to improve not just access but also the quality of education. For this, we need a ten-year policy and plan. Only if we do this can we truly improve the education sector and thereby hasten national development. Otherwise, a single year’s funding and activities are not nearly enough. Read more at https://news.mn/r/2802694/.

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The Speaker of the Parliament D. Amarbayasgalan Announces Five-Day Session Next Week

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: isee.mn

At the beginning of yesterday's session of the State Great Khural (Parliament), Speaker D. Amarbayasgalan stated, "Nine issues will be discussed in the unified parliamentary session. The Standing Committee is unable to finish discussing the fiscal framework and development plan. The Standing Committee on Economics is currently holding votes on more than sixty issues. Next week, the session will be held over five days. The reason is that there is a legal requirement to adopt these issues before June 1." The issues scheduled for discussion include: - The draft law to ratify the agreement between the Government of Mongolia and the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan on cooperation in pension matters (submitted by the Government). - The draft law to amend and supplement the Law on Legislation and other related bill packages (submitted by Member of Parliament D. Tsogtbaatar and 9 others, first discussion, questions and answers for 90 minutes). - The draft law on Blood Donation and accompanying draft laws (submitted by MP J. Chinzhuur and 4 others, decision on whether to discuss, questions and answers for 120 minutes). - The draft law on Organ, Tissue, and Cell Transplantation and accompanying drafts (submitted by MP J. Chinzhuur and 4 others, decision on whether to discuss, questions and answers for 120 minutes). - The draft law on the declaration of the unified budget framework for 2026 and the projected budget for 2027-2028, and accompanying draft resolutions (submitted by the Government, first discussion, questions and answers for 120 minutes). - The draft parliamentary resolution on "Approving Mongolia's 2026 Development Plan" (submitted by the Government, second discussion). - Amendments to the Law on the Legal Status of Cities and Villages (revised edition) and related draft laws and resolutions (submitted by the Government, first discussion, questions and answers for 90 minutes). - Amendments and additions to the Law on Licensing and accompanying draft laws (submitted by the Government, first discussion, questions and answers for 90 minutes). These are all scheduled for discussion.

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Resolution Draft to be Submitted to Parliament Approved at the Unified Session of "Youth Parliament-2024" Program

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: montsame.mn

The unified session of the Youth Parliament under the national "Youth Parliament-2024" program—jointly organized since 2021 by the State Great Khural (Parliament) of Mongolia, the Institute for Parliamentary Research and Development under the Secretariat of Parliament, the General Agency for the Development and Protection of Children and Families, UNICEF, and the Mongolian Scout Association—was held at the State Palace. During the session, topics such as restricting electronic cigarettes and providing information on parliamentarian education to children and adolescents were discussed. The resolution draft of the "Youth Parliament-2024" session was then approved. The draft was presented to Deputy Speaker Kh. Bulgantuya for further submission to the highest legislative authority, as reported by the Parliament's Press and Media Office. This year’s program, themed “Youth-Health,” involved 126 selected students out of over 800 applicants. Of these, 45 were boys, 81 were girls; 12 students were in 9th grade, 36 in 10th grade, and 78 in 11th grade. The "Youth Parliament-2024" program lasted for six months, during which representatives from schools in 21 provinces and nine districts studied and carried out advocacy work in their local communities on topics concerning youth health. This iteration of the Youth Parliament held separate discussions with permanent committees on Environment, Food and Agriculture; Legal and State Structure; Social, Education, Culture, and Science; Budget and Economy, culminating in the consolidation of their proposals into the final resolution draft of the "Youth Parliament-2024" session. Participants emphasized the importance of providing healthy food options in secondary and high schools, enshrining it as the first point of their resolution. During a discussion on including early health screening in national policy, participant M. Enguun from Sukhbaatar district suggested establishing health clubs in every school comprising guardians, staff, and student representatives, running operations within the school and carrying out advocacy through digital and social media. Meanwhile, participant G. Narantsatsralt from Saikhan Soum, Bulgan province, called for improvements in the hygiene facilities of rural schools, ensuring restroom doors meet standards, and granting students access to restrooms during non-class hours such as tutorials and training sessions. N. Sarnai from Darkhan-Uul province noted that some students have to attend classes in their outdoor clothes during winter due to inadequate heating, and thus proposed that all schools meet proper heating standards. Additionally, she pointed out a higher incidence of slipping and injuries during winter in school environments and suggested the adoption of special measures to improve these conditions, requesting the inclusion of relevant clauses in the draft resolution.

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Economy

The Price of AI-92 Gasoline Increased by 200 Tugriks Using the Political Situation

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: ikon.mn

The Ministry of Industry and Minerals has issued the following statement regarding the 200 tugrik increase in fuel prices starting today: "Some enterprises and organizations engaged in the retail trade of petroleum products have increased the retail price of AI-92 gasoline in Ulaanbaatar by 200 tugriks to 2590 tugriks. Some companies had previously submitted proposals to increase the price of AI-92 gasoline citing the rise in the US dollar exchange rate and increased operational costs. On May 5, 2025, the first meeting of the joint council involving government, private sector, and civil society, established by the Government Resolution No.140 of March 19, 2025, for organizing and overseeing the stabilization of petroleum product supply and prices, was held. At this meeting, it was decided to prepare the grounds, calculations, and research for any price changes in retail sales for further discussion. However, disregarding the decision of the Joint Council, and taking advantage of the unstable political situation, certain companies increased the price of gasoline without officially notifying or negotiating with the relevant government organizations. The Ministry of Industry and Minerals condemns this inappropriate action. In addition, the actions of these companies will be investigated by the relevant authorities to determine whether they violated Mongolia's Competition Law and other pertinent laws and regulations. Work has started with these companies to reduce the cost and price of all types of fuel, and it is hereby announced to the public that, in the first stage, the retail price of diesel fuel will be reduced to some extent." Warning: Media organizations (TV, Radio, Social, and Web pages) are strictly prohibited from using our information in whole or in part in any form unless permission is granted and the original source (ikon.mn) is cited as agreed.

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Samsung Electronics Spring Sale, Prices Are Melting...

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: ikon.mn

On the occasion of the arrival of spring, Samsung is announcing a sale for its customers and buyers, bringing special gifts. At a time when product prices are increasing day by day, do not miss out on this promotion that is announced just for you—make the most of it. Discounted products (selected models): - Refrigerator - Washing machine - Microwave oven - Vacuum cleaner - Dishwasher - Oven - Built-in cooktops Promotion period: May 22, 2025 – June 8, 2025 Official distributors of Samsung in Mongolia: PC Mall, Sain Electronics, Nomin Electronics, Next Electronics Samsung Customer Service: 1800-2555 (Free call from any operator) As the stock of promotional products is limited, please hurry! Notice: Media outlets (TV, radio, social and web pages) are strictly prohibited from fully or partially reproducing or using our information in any form, except by agreement and proper citation of the source (ikon.mn). Please be attentive to this!

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Diplomacy

The State Visit of the President of the Republic of Austria to Mongolia Begins Tomorrow

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: isee.mn

At the invitation of the President of Mongolia, Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, the President of the Republic of Austria, Alexander Van der Bellen, will pay a state visit to Mongolia from May 25 to 28, 2025. During the visit, the heads of state will hold official talks and discuss expanding relations and cooperation, as well as contributing jointly to addressing global challenges such as the economy, investment, climate change, and combating desertification, and achieving sustainable development goals. During the visit, a Mongolia-Austria joint declaration and documents related to deepening relations and cooperation in the fields of social protection, finance, minerals, science, culture, and art will be signed, and information will be provided to representatives of the media. Diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the Republic of Austria were established on July 1, 1963. This will be the first official visit by a head of state of the Republic of Austria to Mongolia.

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Proposal to Recall Ambassador A.Tömör from the Kingdom of Thailand Submitted to President U.Khurelsukh

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: isee.mn

In the Khlong Toei district of Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, L. Orkhon, the wife of A. Tömör, Mongolia's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand, tragically passed away after falling from the 17th floor of a tall building. When responding to journalists' questions on this matter, Minister of Foreign Affairs B. Battsetseg stated, "We express our deepest condolences to the family of Ambassador A. Tömör. I have been in contact with Ambassador Tömör. He has worked with us for many years and has been advancing his career. He himself described the situation as a tragic accident. The preliminary conclusion issued by the Thai police also classified it as an 'unfortunate incident.' The family is in a very difficult emotional state. Their youngest child is in poor health. The Ambassador himself is almost unable to speak. However, it is inappropriate for people in our country to be discussing his personal matters on social media. After the 49-day mourning period has passed, he will likely make an official statement." Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has submitted a proposal to President U. Khurelsukh to recall Ambassador A. Tömör.

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Austria and the European Union's Common Defense Integration

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: ikon.mn

At the invitation of the President of Mongolia, U. Khurelsukh, the following article was written by Dr. D. Ulambayar, Professor at the University of Humanities, on the occasion of the state visit of Alexander Van der Bellen, President of the Republic of Austria, to Mongolia. The Republic of Austria is situated in Central Europe, in the Eastern Alps, and is a landlocked country. The Danube, Europe's second-largest river that flows into the Black Sea, crosses through its territory. Austria is a federal state with Vienna as its capital, which is also the largest city and state. Austria borders Germany to the northwest, the Czech Republic to the north, Slovakia to the northeast, Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the west. The country covers an area of 83,879 km² and has a population of 9 million. After joining the European Union (EU) as a full member in 1995, Austria made significant advances in its political, economic, and financial development, with opportunities to enter the European common market, boosting economic growth and attracting foreign investors. Today, Austria has a highly developed industrial economy and a well-developed socially oriented market economy. According to the International Monetary Fund's PPP valuation of November 2024, Austria's GDP is $667.1 billion, with a per capita GDP of $73,000, ranking 14th globally. In addition to its advanced industries, international tourism is a key component of the Austrian economy. Historically, Germany has been Austria's main trading partner, and changes in the German economy have a major impact on Austria. Currently, Austria secures more than half of its domestic electricity from hydropower. Including other renewable sources like wind, solar, and biomass, renewable energy accounts for 62.89% of its total energy. Compared to many other European countries, Austria is well-developed ecologically. Its biocapacity—natural biological resources—was twice the world average in 2016, with 3.8 hectares per person compared to the world average of 1.6 hectares. However, it used 6.0 hectares per person in ecological footprint in the same year, indicating Austrians use about 60% more biocapacity than available. Due to the negative developments in US-EU and NATO relations during Donald Trump’s first term, on November 13, 2017, 23 out of 28 EU member states (including Austria) signed an agreement in Brussels to establish the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) on defense. PESCO aims to integrate the armed forces of EU member states—excluding NATO—in pursuit of a unified defense structure. Shortly after, Ireland and Portugal joined PESCO, bringing the number of participating countries to 25. The European Council officially established PESCO on December 11, 2017. The event was called “historic” by EU High Representative Federica Mogherini, and German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel called it an important stage in European development. Margaritis Schinas, Head of the European Commission's Press Office, compared the event to “a small step in Brussels, a giant leap for Europe.” At the time, the United Kingdom was undergoing Brexit; Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson declared support for PESCO but Britain was not joining. Denmark, traditionally outside the EU’s shared defense policies, also did not sign the agreement. However, after Russia began its full-scale military operation in Ukraine, Denmark’s foreign policy changed. In a June 2022 referendum, 66.9% of participants supported joining the EU’s joint defense agreement, ending years of Danish opt-outs. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that “we cannot remain neutral when war is raging on the continent.” Despite being a NATO founding country, Denmark had not previously joined PESCO. The Republic of Malta also has a declared neutral status and refrained from joining military alliances since May 14, 1981. Malta joined the EU in 2004 but has not joined PESCO, though debates are ongoing. PESCO is a crucial element of the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). Of the EU’s 27 members, the armed forces of 26 states now participate in a structurally integrated defense framework. This step toward military alliance means Austria, Sweden, and Finland’s neutrality statuses have come under review. Previously, collective defense cooperation was the one area in which EU integration was lacking. The integration of national defense capabilities, procurement and investment policies, operational readiness, effective crisis management, and cyber defense have become pressing issues. The European Defence Agency and the European External Action Service serve as PESCO's secretariat, with funding from the European Commission's European Defence Fund. Since 2020, non-EU third countries have also participated in PESCO activities: Canada, Norway, and the United States since 2020; Turkey and the United Kingdom since 2022; and Switzerland is expected to join in 2025. Officials emphasize that PESCO is meant to supplement rather than compete with NATO. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg noted that military mobility is a prime example of NATO-EU cooperation. The Soviet Union played a major role in Austria’s neutral status. After WWII, Austria was occupied by the Allied powers, leading to the 1955 Moscow Memorandum, which committed Austria to not joining any military alliances or allowing foreign military bases. The State Treaty, signed in Vienna in May 1955 between Austria, the US, USSR, UK, and France, restored Austria’s independence and democratic government. The Soviet Union withdrew, but did not guarantee Austria’s neutrality in the same sense as Switzerland's permanent neutrality. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Austria reconsidered its neutrality, eventually abolishing the Moscow Memorandum in 1991. On October 26, 1955—Austria’s National Day—Austria’s Neutrality Law was adopted and was subsequently enshrined in Article 211 of the Federal Constitution. The key clause prohibits allowing foreign military bases on its territory. Austria has upheld this policy, though with certain differences from Switzerland’s permanent neutrality. In 1991, during the UN’s Operation Desert Storm against Iraq, Austria allowed the use of its airspace. Active participation in the EU’s Foreign Policy and Security Policy began after joining the EU in 1995. As Russia joined NATO’s Partnership for Peace in 1994, Austria followed suit in 1995 and joined the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council in 1997. Austria also participated in peacekeeping operations in Bosnia. Currently, the only binding neutrality provision in Austria’s Constitution prohibits foreign military bases. Austria signed the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, which all NATO member states opposed. Austria values participation in international economic organizations such as the OECD and plays an active role in the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). As an OSCE member, Austria’s international commitments are subject to oversight by the US Helsinki Commission. After the start of the Russia-Ukraine war in May 2022, Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg stated that while Finland and Sweden applied to join NATO, Austria would maintain its neutral status and provide humanitarian rather than military aid to Ukraine. As of 2021, 80% of Austria’s natural gas was imported from Russia. Unlike many EU states, Austria does not provide Ukraine with military support and, along with Hungary, is one of only two EU countries not sending arms to Kyiv. It is mistaken to attribute Austria’s stance solely to its neutrality. Austria is among the EU states most dependent on Russian energy. The long-term cooperation in the energy sector has been a major determinant of Austria’s foreign policy. Notice: Media outlets (television, radio, social and web pages) are prohibited from using our information, in whole or in part, in any form without consent. Use is only permitted by prior arrangement and when citing the original source (ikon.mn).

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Infrastructure

INFORMATION: Roads and Markets Closed During "Ulaanbaatar Marathon 2025"

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: ikon.mn

Participants in the "Ulaanbaatar Marathon 2025" started at 10:00 today. In connection with this event, the following central city roads will be closed today from 06:00 to 18:00. These include: - Tsetseg Center Junction - Zoos Goyol Junction - Sansar Imart Junction - Wrestling Palace Junction - East 4-road Junction - Naran Tuul Market Junction - Ögöömör Market Underpass - South Road of Dunjingarav - Uliastai Junction - Cycling road of the Park - North Junction of Marshal Bridge - Home Plaza - Gand Street - Olympic Bridge - Ministry of Foreign Affairs Junction - Sukhbaatar Square. Also, today, some markets and shopping centers in the central districts will not operate. Notice: Media outlets (Television, Radio, Social media and Webpages) are strictly prohibited from using our information in whole or in part in any form, and may only use it by citing the original source (ikon.mn) after reaching an agreement.

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Road closures during the 'Ulaanbaatar Marathon 2025' international running event

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: montsame.mn

During the "Ulaanbaatar Marathon 2025" international running event on May 24, 2025, the following roads at these locations will be closed from 6:00 to 18:00. Intersections and roads being restricted: - Tsetseg Center intersection - Zoos Goyol intersection - Sansar Imart intersection - Wrestling Palace intersection - East 4-road intersection - Naran Tuul Market intersection - Underground crossing at Ögömör Market intersection - South road of Dunjingarav - Uliastai intersection - Park cycling path - North intersection of Marshall Bridge - Home Plaza - Gandhi Street - Olympic Bridge - Intersection at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sukhbaatar Square The Traffic Police Department advises drivers to use alternative routes during this running event and states that no vehicles will be allowed to pass through the marathon zone. Citizens are urged to show respect to others during the event.

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Income from Public Auction Will Be Used to Complete Stalled School and Kindergarten Buildings

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

The Capital City's Administrative Office reclaimed a pharmaceutical factory that was registered as city property but had been illegally used by J. Khatanbaatar and others, and auctioned off the land yesterday. The land, with a total area of 3,150 square meters, started bidding at 443,520,000 MNT and was purchased by "Ekhlel Brand" LLC for 9,323,520,000 MNT. City authorities plan to use the revenue from this auction to put into operation schools and kindergartens whose construction had begun but were left unfinished for many years due to financing and other issues. Going forward, the city aims to improve its property management, reclaim lost assets, and enhance the use of public property. Additionally, lost assets will be reclaimed, restored, and in some cases sold at public auction as in this example, to bring schools and kindergartens into operation.

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Today, "Ulaanbaatar Marathon 2025" will take place so central roads will be closed from 06:00 to 18:00

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: isee.mn

The "Ulaanbaatar Marathon 2025" international running event will take place today, May 24. During this event, roads in the following locations will be closed from 06:00 to 18:00: - Tsetseg Center intersection
- Zoos Goyol intersection
- Sansar Emart intersection
- Bokhiin Urguu (Wrestling Palace) intersection
- East 4-way intersection
- Narantuul market intersection
- Underground crossing at Uggaumur market intersection
- South road of Dunjingarav
- Uliastai intersection
- Cycling path in National Garden Park
- North intersection of Marshal Bridge
- Home Plaza
- Gandig street
- Olympic Bridge
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs intersection
- Sukhbaatar Square

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Battery Storage Plant Supplies 28.7 Million kWh of Electricity to the Central Grid

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Baganuur's battery storage station has supplied 28.7 million kWh of electricity to the central unified system in the five-month period since December 2024. The plant provides electricity to the grid based on orders from the National Dispatching Center. To put this into perspective, considering an average household uses 2 kW, the 50 MW station can supply electricity to 25,000 households for four hours. S. Khurelsukh, CEO of Ulaanbaatar Energy LLC, stated, “Our station stores surplus electricity during low-demand nighttime periods and supplies it during the peak load hours of the day, thus helping to balance the energy capacity. Battery storage stations are innovative and efficient for Mongolia. The construction process is quick as long as technical requirements are met. It is possible to utilize the 300–400 MW difference that occurs between peak and low demand by storing and using it. We independently handle maintenance and servicing, leave behind the benefits and experience from operating this new station, and train our own engineers and workers.” From the 15th of this month, the battery storage station has switched to summer, or low-load, mode of operation.

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Today, Electricity Will Be Cut Off in Songinokhairkhan District and in Battsumber, Bayantsogt, Bayankhangai, and Lun Soums of Tuv Province

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: isee.mn

Today, the electricity supply will be cut off for some households and businesses in Songinokhairkhan district of the capital, as well as in Battsumber, Bayantsogt, Bayankhangai, and Lun soums of Tuv province, in order to carry out scheduled maintenance. The maintenance work will last between 2 and 7 hours. The locations where electricity will be cut off are as follows:

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The Road from the Intersection North of "Urgoo" Cinema to Zuragt Will Be Repaired

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: montsame.mn

A 1.6 km stretch of road from the intersection north of the "Urgoo" cinema in Bayangol District, Ulaanbaatar to Zuragt Road will be repaired. The road will be closed from 10:00 PM on the 27th of this month until 6:00 AM on the 29th in order to level the carriageway, lay asphalt concrete, and apply road markings. During the repairs, the Ulaanbaatar City Administration has advised drivers to use alternative routes.

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Road Closures at the Following Locations Today

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: news.mn

Due to the "Ulaanbaatar Marathon 2025" international running competition taking place today, traffic will be restricted at the following locations from 06:00 to 18:00: - Tsetseg Center intersection
- Zoos Goyol intersection
- Sansar Imart intersection
- Wrestling Palace intersection
- Left 4 Road intersection
- Narantuul Market intersection
- Underpass at Ögöömör Market intersection
- South road of Dunjingarav
- Uliastai intersection
- Bicycle path of the Park
- North intersection of Marshal Bridge
- Home Plaza
- Gandhi Street
- Olympic Bridge
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs intersection
- Sukhbaatar Square The city's Physical Education and Sports Agency is organizing this event, and the police department has planned to manage traffic at these locations to ensure public safety. Police Lieutenant G. Otgontamir, senior specialist at the Traffic Police's Prevention Department, said, "Every year, the police department works to ensure traffic and public safety during Car-Free Day and Ulaanbaatar Marathon events. This year, on May 24th from 06:00 to 18:00, some roads will be closed for the Ulaanbaatar Marathon. Specific streets and roads will have restrictions for safety. We urge people not to leave their vehicles in restricted areas and, if necessary, to move their cars to other locations beforehand, so as not to interfere with the marathon." It has also been noted that in previous years, incidents have occurred in closed sections where people using electric motorcycles or bicycles have injured young children and pedestrians. Therefore, police will pay special attention to these areas. Parents are advised to supervise their young children closely during the event.

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The Road to the Construction Waste Recycling Plant is Being Repaired

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: montsame.mn

A 1.5 kilometer long and 7 meter wide dual-lane road is being repaired from Morin Davaa in Khan-Uul district to the Construction Solid Waste Recycling Plant. The embankment foundation of the road is currently being built, and on both sides, 1.5 meter wide pedestrian walkways will also be constructed. The company “Eco Evseg Zam” LLC was selected as the contractor, and as of the start of the repairs on the 5th of this month, work is 20 percent complete. It is planned to open the road to traffic in September. G. Bilguun, head of the UB City Improvement and Waste Management Department, said, “When heavy vehicles use the dirt road, not only do the vehicles wear out faster, but it also causes significant environmental pollution. The commissioning of this road will solve these issues. Additionally, with the planned closure of Narangiin Enger landfill in 2026, waste will be redirected to the centralized waste collection sites at Morin and Tsagaan Davaa. The Construction Solid Waste Recycling Plant, once operational, will process waste gravel and crushed stone to be used in road maintenance. There are also many animal carcasses along with waste at this location, so the area will be developed as an eco-park for waste, and factories for sorting and composting will be concentrated here. Thus, this road has significant importance.” This year, the city will repair 74 km of roads at 41 sites.

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Society

Major Markets and Shopping Centers Closed Today

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: news.mn

Due to the "Ulaanbaatar Marathon 2025" international running day, the following 20 markets and shopping centers will not operate today. These include: Altjin Bumbugur, Narantuul Market, Sunday Plaza, Night Market, Da Khuree, Kharkhorin Market, Dunjingarav Shopping Center, and building material centers around 100 Ail, among others.

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"Resignation is Easy" Protesters Continue Rally by Supporting Runners

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: ikon.mn

The "Resignation is Easy" rally, where citizens are demanding the government's resignation, continues for its 11th day today. However, unlike previous days when they gathered at the central square, today the protest is being held by supporting participants in the "Ulaanbaatar Marathon 2025". The organizers announced that they are continuing their rally in this supportive manner. Supporters of the rally took part in the marathon wearing stickers with the words "Resignation is Easy" on their clothes and bags. According to the "Resignation is Easy" page, 90,000 citizens have signed the petition demanding the government's resignation, and 58,000 citizens have sent their signatures electronically. Note:
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GOV-ALTAI: Safe Living Skills Program is Underway

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: montsame.mn

The implementation of the Safe Living Skills program is underway. In order to fulfill the implementation of the 'National Program for Disaster Risk Reduction', and to raise the knowledge and understanding of disaster protection among businesses, organizations, legal entities, and citizens, as well as to cultivate a safe lifestyle, this open program is being carried out. Accordingly, by direction of the Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia, a 'Guideline for unified measures to reduce and prevent disaster risks based on public participation' was approved, and the last Thursday of each month has been designated as 'Safety Check Day.' In this context, an inspection was carried out during the training process involving methodologists, teachers, and doctors from Kindergartens No. 1–11 and Khantaishir Erdem Kindergarten in Yesönbulag soum. Specifically, on May 23rd, children from the senior class of the first leading state kindergarten in Yesönbulag soum conducted a drill to practice protecting themselves from earthquakes and fire hazards, according to the Emergency Management Department of Govi-Altai aimag. This initiative will continue until May 30th.

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Burning Vehicle Detected by Surveillance Camera and Fire Completely Extinguished

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: ikon.mn

A Prius vehicle parked in the parking lot of an apartment complex in the 26th subdistrict of Bayanzurkh District was discovered burning around 06:00 on May 24th via surveillance camera. Police officers from the Bayanzurkh District Traffic Police Department, who were working on security and organization for the "Ulaanbaatar Marathon-2025" event, responded promptly and completely extinguished the fire. WATCH VIDEO: https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=695377536420542 Notice:
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VIDEO: Fire Detected in Vehicle by Surveillance Camera and Completely Extinguished

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: isee.mn

At around 06:00 on May 24th of this year, a Prius vehicle parked in the parking lot of a residential complex in Bayanzurkh District's 26th khoroo was detected burning through surveillance cameras. In response, the personnel from the Bayanzurkh District Traffic Police Department, who were providing security and coordination for the "Ulaanbaatar Marathon-2025" event, acted promptly and fully extinguished the fire, thereby saving and protecting citizens' property. Citizens and drivers, please ensure the technical soundness of your vehicles and take preventative measures against possible risks. It is advised to install a fire extinguisher in every vehicle and check them regularly. — Traffic Police Department

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SELENGE: The Significance of the First Haircut Ceremony

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Green grass has already grown and the cuckoos are singing; this season has arrived once again in our Mongolia. In line with the moments and customs of the seasons, our ancestors have observed certain rituals from ancient times. One such tradition is the first cutting of a child's hair, known as the "sevelgee urgeekh" (first haircut) ceremony. For girls, this first haircut is traditionally done at the ages of 2, 4, or 6 when the cuckoo sings, and for boys, at ages 3, 5, or 7 when the stag bellows, according to oral tradition. This is based on the Mongolian custom of associating odd numbers with male (active) and even numbers with female (passive, auspicious), a long-standing cultural belief. Before the ceremony begins, it is customary to make offerings of tea or milk on the homestead and at the animal pens to seek blessings from the universe and nature. Once the family and relatives have gathered, the ceremony commences. It is crucial for the maternal and paternal uncles and aunts to be present at this ceremony, and someone born in a favorable (compatible) year for the child is also specially invited to perform the ritual. The event starts in the morning, and the designated benefactor will first touch a wooden knife to the boy’s (or girl’s) hair and perform a blessing. Then, with a pair of scissors tied with a ceremonial scarf, a lock of hair is cut—starting from the right side for boys and the left for girls. As the ceremony proceeds clockwise, each guest cuts a small section of hair, offering words of blessing such as "May you live long and prosper, be dutiful to your parents, helpful to your relatives, loyal to your homeland, and respected by the people," along with gifts. Like other Mongolian ceremonies, the first haircut is accompanied by feasting, with special emphasis on "tsagaalga" (milk-based festive dishes). Everyone must taste the tsagaalga, and each child receives a bowl as part of the custom. There are also taboos associated with this ritual. For example, it is strictly forbidden to carelessly dispose of the hair clippings, as it is believed this can bring bad luck or ill fortune. Furthermore, not everyone is invited to the ceremony; people with inappropriate behavior or negative karma are not allowed, since it is thought their presence could negatively influence the child's destiny.

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A. Khongorzul: My Husband Registered Me for 'Anuxai’s Fitness Show', and in the End, an Unknown Woman Like Me Won. I’m Still in Shock.

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: isee.mn

The 12th and final episode of the third season of the “Anuxai’s Fitness Show” organized by TV8 was broadcast last Thursday. Out of six participants in coach Anuxai’s 45-day fitness transformation program, A. Khongorzul was crowned the sole winner for achieving the greatest change. At the start of the show, she weighed 84 kg, and over 45 days lost 15 kg. We talked with her about her journey. - First, could you introduce yourself to the viewers?
- Hello. My name is Amarsaihkhan’s Khongorzul. I’m a railway worker at the fourth division of Zamyn Uud under Ulaanbaatar Railway in Dornogovi province. - How does it feel to win the show and become publicly known?
- Becoming known to the public makes me really nervous and also very shy. I now realize that a lot of responsibility comes with this. - MY HUSBAND REGISTERED ME FOR THIS SHOW TO KEEP ME BUSY AND CHEER ME UP – - Why did you join the show?
- At first, I didn’t even know that I was going to be on the show. My husband sent lots of messages to coach Anuxai on my behalf, like “I want to participate in this show, I’m living with my husband and two children, contacting you from the countryside,” and left lots of chats and comments. Then, one day, while I was at work, an unknown number called me: “Hello, this is TV-8. You have been selected for ‘Anuxai’s Fitness Show’. Are you able to participate?” I hadn’t even heard about this from my husband. When they asked, “Can you join?” I simply said, “Sure.” After hanging up, I was so shocked I called back to make sure there had been no mistake. The very first thing I did was call my husband: “Honey, they’re asking if I can join some show.” He replied, “Wow, they called you? I entered your name myself.” I asked him why he did it. Just before the registration started, I had been going through a tough time after losing a close person. My husband said, “I wanted you to recover emotionally and to stay busy, so I enrolled you.” - Had you tried to lose weight before joining the show?
- For two years, I had been 95 kg. When you lose someone close, it can cause deep sorrow and even affect your eating. By the time I joined the show, I was already down to 84 kg. Now, I’m 69 kg after losing 15 more. Before this program, I had never been to a gym. As a woman, I used to look at my weight at home and say, “I should lose weight, do this exercise, that exercise,” but I never saw any results. So, I stopped trying and thought I couldn’t lose weight by those means. - How many children do you have? What was it like for your children to see you on TV?
- I have two lovely daughters. The eldest is eight, the youngest is two. During the show, my little one watched me on TV with her dad and would say “Mommy,” “Mom.” My older one would watch and, seeing me cry on screen, would ask, “Why is mom crying? What happened to these sisters?” - THE HARDEST PART WAS THE DIET – - What was the 45-day weight loss journey like?
- For someone who had never been to a gym before, the first week was extremely difficult. Suddenly going from a regular life to diet and exercise in the gym caused a lot of body soreness. I didn’t notice it after the first day, but after the second, the soreness really set in. - What was the hardest part?
- The diet. It made me want to cry. I really love meat, especially boiled meat, so suddenly having to eat chicken breast was tough. I was the most emotional one on “Anuxai’s Fitness Show.” Anything could make me tear up, and that was probably all related to the food. - When keeping to a strict diet, people often feel like cheating. Did you have such moments? How did you overcome them?
- Thoughts like “No one will see if I just eat one thing while at the guesthouse” would cross my mind. I love sweets and fizzy drinks. When I would buy and eat tasty things at the store, I’d remind myself, “I represent many mothers – I can’t just keep eating when I’ve taken this chance away from so many others.” I realized I must conquer myself if I wanted to succeed. - I NEVER EXPECTED SO MANY PEOPLE TO SUPPORT AN UNKNOWN WOMAN LIKE ME. I’M STILL IN SHOCK – - Did you ever expect to win?
- When the winner was announced, I was completely shocked. I made a face like a kid about to cry, but inside I was so happy. The coach hugged me and said, “You were amazing. You got the maximum 50 out of 50 points,” I took a deep breath and said, “Thank you, coach.” Then I laughed, “Wow, what an amazing feeling!” Even now, I’m still in shock. - There was an online voting process. Weren’t the other contestants all more publicly known people from entertainment or culture?
- From the start of the online voting, I was shocked. Voting began at 9 p.m. and I thought, “Of course, the Ulaanbaatar Railway people will vote for me, maybe a few family and friends, but what will happen?” I was so anxious that I logged out of Facebook for two hours. Then my mom called and said, “You’re doing great.” When I checked, I had 20,000–30,000 votes. I was astonished. I called my family saying, “So many people trust and support me!” and my mother reassured me, “Stay calm, my girl.” - When things got tough, what gave you strength to keep going?
- Unwavering support from my family. Second, the support from the public. No one knew me – just a regular woman losing weight. Yet, people left such warm, encouraging comments. Even though they were just words through the phone, when I missed home and my kids, reading them felt like being hugged. Those supportive messages gave me so much encouragement. When I felt weak, reading them made me think, “How wonderful, I will keep going tomorrow.” - YOU WANT TO WEAR A SKIRT AND YOU FEEL MORE FEMININE – - How does it feel to become more fit and attractive?
- When you gain more weight, you tend to hide in loose, baggy clothes. When digging in the closet, I would only find big T-shirts and even wear my husband's clothes. After losing weight and slimming down my waist, I thought, “Wow, this is such an amazing feeling. Maybe I can wear these other clothes.” I never wore skirts before, but now I want to wear skirts and feel more feminine. - Will you keep up your diet?
- I now live and work at the 33rd railway junction where there is no gym, but I’ve learned so much from my coach. I plan to stick to my diet and don’t want to go back to before. I want to keep moving forward and look even better. - Your husband made it possible for you to join this show. Was he happier than you about your victory?
- My husband said, “Congratulations. I always knew you could do it. Just being accepted onto the show, I was sure you would make a real change.” When I called to say I had won, he said, “I knew it. Congratulations. Love you.” - How does it feel to have lost weight, gained confidence, and won a car?
- I drove my winner’s car and parked outside your building. It feels great. I changed my body and won a wonderful prize. This was a huge opportunity for me and I am so grateful for it. I am deeply thankful to coach Anuxai for helping me change from head to toe. I am proud of myself.

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Environment

The “GreenerZ” Pop-Up Festival Held for the First Time

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: ikon.mn

The GreenerZ Pop-Up Festival, which gathered national producers focused on eco-friendly production and young people who make eco-conscious choices for the future, was organized for the first time in Mongolia. The event, aimed at promoting an eco-lifestyle and supporting eco-friendly purchasing choices, was held in front of the Drama Theater as part of the Green Economic Transition project under the European Union's Switch Asia Program, initiated by the Caritas Czech Republic International Organization’s Mongolia office. “At a time when environmental issues, sustainable development, and climate change have become some of the greatest challenges facing us, green production, responsible consumption, and youth participation are fundamental values that will drive the future not only of our country but also of the world. The Government of Mongolia and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change are steadfastly supporting the involvement of citizens, businesses, and especially youth in implementing economic green transitions and sustainable development goals. The GreenerZ Pop-Up Festival is not merely an event to promote eco-products but is the beginning of a new culture and attitude, creating a bridge between responsible consumers and producers. The dedication behind each business, the mindful choices of consumers, and the active involvement of youth will lead us toward a more sustainable and responsible future," highlighted J. Dejidmaa, Acting Representative of Caritas Czech Republic’s Mongolia office, in her opening speech. By making the goals, vision, and social responsibilities of pioneering green businesses clear to youth and consumers, the event aims to cultivate a generation of loyal consumers who not only recognize and choose eco-labels when making purchases but also develop habits that contribute positively to their country and the planet. Therefore, a GREENERZ Parade, a symbolic march for green ideas uniting producers and consumers, took place with participation from employees of eco-friendly businesses, their friends and partners, and young consumers who value and are interested in an eco-lifestyle. Students from MUST, MSU, and International University of Ulaanbaatar also joined the event, supporting the cause by declaring that being "Eco" is not just a fad, but a culture. More than ten national manufacturers engaged in eco-friendly production participated, showcasing their efforts to recycle gray water, raw materials, and waste, and share their eco-friendly packaging solutions. For example, Buramkhan, a sugar-free confectionery brand using Swiss technology, recycles packaging and uses leftover sweets as bee feed while halving power consumption after upgrading its machinery. The Movyeos brand, known to consumers from Shark Tank, produces more than 40 products from healthy, fertile grains, recycles gray water, provides waste by-products as cattle feed to dairy farms, and has switched 80% of its packaging to eco-friendly alternatives. The Aliman Sar confectionery brand uses fruit and vegetable dyes such as broccoli in its production and gives the most abundant waste—eggshells—to households for use as fertilizer in their gardens, while sending egg cartons for recycling. At the end of the event, which included youth education on eco-awareness, games, quizzes, and a DJ program, awards were given: The Greenest Influencer for the influencer who spread information about the event to the most people via their network, and The Greenest Producer for national manufacturers who participated most actively and creatively in the event. Warning: Media organizations (TV, Radio, Social media, and websites) are prohibited from using this information fully or partly in any form. Usage is only permitted upon agreement, and the source (ikon.mn) must be credited.

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Innovation

DORNOD: Story-Based Methodology Implemented in Kindergarten Curriculum

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Choibalsan – The kindergarten in Tsagaan-Ovoo soum has introduced a story-based methodology into its curriculum. While other kindergartens conduct lessons by narrating, memorizing, and explaining stories, the teachers at Tsagaan-Ovoo kindergarten have, over the past three years, been using stories as a basis to develop children's language, environmental and social awareness, and creativity. Specifically, they create a learning environment with suitable materials, divide a story into eight parts, and teach these parts throughout an entire month, integrating them with other subjects. Their curriculum mainly uses Mongolian folk tales. In testing out this new methodology, Dr. Tserennadmid (SÖB) and methodology specialist Önörtsetseg (Ministry of Education and Science) have provided direction and leadership. Today, directors and methodology specialists from 31 kindergartens in Dornod aimag are becoming acquainted with this educational methodology and studying the experience.

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DORNOD: 20 Students Use the Container Library Each Day

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Students of Bayandun soum's secondary school use the "Magic box" container library during spring and autumn. Besides reading books, they are able to do their homework, enjoy their favorite activities, spend their free time productively, and work on their personal development. This library was established upon the initiative of graduates from Bayandun soum's secondary school class of 2003, with the support of the local development fund. Since its collection was formed through community donations, there is a shortage of fairy tales and fiction books that children wish to read, as explained by the librarian, V. Gerelmaa. The "Magic box" container library holds about 2,000 books in Mongolian, English, Russian, and Korean. Community members are encouraged to voluntarily send new, attractive books with bright illustrations for children.

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Health

Zavkhan: Remote Diagnosis and Treatment Services to be Introduced in Five Soums

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: montsame.mn

A contract has been signed to donate telemedicine equipment to the health centers of five soums in Zavkhan province. With the support of the Ikh Urgoo Rotary Club, the Smart Mental Health Project has begun implementation in Zavkhan province. The aim of this project is to make healthcare services more accessible for every citizen and to introduce telemedicine services. As part of the project, Rossmax brand telemedicine equipment will be donated to the health centers of Uliastai, Numrug, Bayankhairkhan, Tsetsen-Uul, and Ikh-Uul soums. In addition, a contract was signed between the Rotary Club and the administration of Zavkhan province’s General Hospital to collaborate further, provide equipment instructions, and organize trainings. They discussed potential further collaboration. The benefits of the project include delivering accessible and sustainable healthcare services to residents of remote areas. It will provide advice to healthcare workers and citizens, use new technology for mental health services, and enable fast and efficient remote services, among many other advantages. By developing telemedicine services, patients will be able to receive a wide range of consultations from skilled doctors regardless of the distance, including determining additional treatments, assessing current treatment adequacy, and even changing treatment plans. This will help ensure that patients receive the most effective treatments. The Zavkhan Provincial Department of Health reported this information. It is worth noting that telemedicine refers to the process of remote treatment and diagnosis, which is distinguished by the use of communication and information technology. In terms of terminology, "telemedicine" means "remote medical science." A cooperation agreement was signed.

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Dornod: Approximately 40 Cancer Cases Detected

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: montsame.mn

The "Cancer-Free Mongolian Women" social initiative team worked in Dornod Province for more than 20 days. Specifically, from April 25 to May 14, they operated both in the provincial center and all soums, providing screenings and diagnostics to more than five thousand residents. During examinations for the early detection of breast and cervical cancers, as well as urological and kidney screenings for men, around 40 cases of cancer were identified. Among them, there were 18 cases of cervical cancer, 15 cases of breast cancer, and 7 cases of prostate cancer. In addition, 69 men were diagnosed with conditions requiring surgery. During this period, over 3,500 people attended the "Warmth" lecture, about 4,000 students participated in the "Precious" project aimed at adolescents, and a breast ultrasound machine was donated to the provincial hospital.

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Sports

Ulaanbaatar Marathon 2025 International Run Begins

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: ikon.mn

The "Ulaanbaatar Marathon 2025" international run has begun. Now in its 10th year, this marathon has attracted about 30,000 participants from 41 countries. As in previous years, participants in the international run will compete in seven categories, ranging from 500 meters up to 42 kilometers. However, this year, runners in the 5 km, 21 km, and 42 km distances are competing on new routes. In addition, during the event, attendees have access to sports and art programs, as well as health and food services. Moreover, to mark the 10th anniversary of the Ulaanbaatar Marathon, a photo exhibition featuring selected images from each year's highlights will be displayed directly behind the main tent on the square. The mayor of the city, H. Nyambaatar, inaugurated the "Ulaanbaatar Marathon 2025" international run with a speech. He stated: "The 'Ulaanbaatar Marathon' international run has made a great contribution to the development and popularization of running sports in Mongolia, and it has become a tradition to organize it every year. This year is distinguished by the marathon's 10th anniversary. For this occasion, about 30,000 runners are participating, including city residents, participants from rural areas, foreign citizens working and living in Mongolia, running enthusiasts from neighboring countries, and renowned athletes recognized internationally, on the continental, and global level." He continued: "2025 marks the second year that the 'Ulaanbaatar Marathon' international run is being organized at the scale of a 'festival'. I wish all participants in the 'Ulaanbaatar Marathon-2025' international run great sporting success, and I encourage the younger generations to discover their inner potential, develop the endurance and resilience needed to reach their goals, and cultivate a well-rounded physical and intellectual character by taking an interest in and practicing running sports." In addition, participant registration for the marathon has been digitalized and connected to a unified system, and for the fourth year running, the "Hipay" company is cooperating to use RFID technology to register runners' starts and finishes, send finish line photos to the registered addresses, and implement automated technology to measure runners' performances during the race. This year, 450 young volunteers are supporting the organization of the "Ulaanbaatar Marathon." Source: Press and Public Relations Division of the Capital City Governor's Office
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Over 30,000 People Participate in the “Ulaanbaatar Marathon 2025” International Run

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: montsame.mn

The "Ulaanbaatar Marathon 2025,” organized for the tenth consecutive year, was successfully held as an international running event. Nearly 30,000 participants from 41 countries joined the race, running distances from 500 meters up to 42 kilometers. This year, runners in the 5 km, 21 km, and 42 km categories followed new routes. During the event, services related to sports, arts, health, and food were offered. Opening the "Ulaanbaatar Marathon 2025" international run, the Mayor and Governor of Ulaanbaatar, Kh. Nyambaatar, said, “The ‘Ulaanbaatar Marathon’ international run is making a significant contribution to the development and popularization of running sports in Mongolia. This is the second time the international run is being organized as a ‘festival’-style event.” He encouraged adolescents and youth to discover their inner potential, develop endurance, physical fitness, and intellectual maturity to help achieve their goals, and to take an active interest in and participate in running as a sport. Registration for marathon participants was digitized and connected to a unified system. Using RFID technology, runners' starts and finishes were recorded, photos of runners at the finish line were sent to their registered addresses, and their performance metrics during the race were measured using an automated system, a solution implemented for the fourth year in cooperation with “Hipay.” A total of 450 young volunteers worked to support the “Ulaanbaatar Marathon.”

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PHOTOS: From the Marathon with Around 30,000 Participants

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: ikon.mn

The "Ulaanbaatar Marathon 2025" international race was held today. Organizers reported that about 30,000 participants from 41 countries took part in this marathon, which is being held for the 10th year. Runners competed in seven categories, ranging from 500 meters to 42 kilometers. We present a photo report showcasing the moments when runners crossed the finish line and the atmosphere surrounding the marathon, which started on the west side of the Cultural Palace. Notice:
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Kenyan Athlete Kiura Denis Mugendi Wins the 42km Marathon

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: news.mn

The "Ulaanbaatar Marathon 2025" international race has begun. Today, marking its 10th year, this marathon is being organized with about 30,000 participants from 41 countries. As in previous years, participants in the international race will compete in seven categories ranging from 500 meters to 42 kilometers. However, this year, runners in the 5 km, 21 km, and 42 km distances are running on a new route. In the 42 km category, which is the longest distance of the "Ulaanbaatar Marathon 2025" international race, Kenyan athlete Kiura Denis Mugendi took first place.

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Orkhon: 297 Athletes to Participate in the 8th Mongolian Children's Summer Sports Festival

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: montsame.mn

By a decision of the government, the opening ceremony of the 8th Mongolian Children's Summer Sports Festival, which is organized every two years, will take place on the 26th of this month in Ulaanbaatar. On the 23rd of this month, Chairman of the Provincial Citizens' Representatives' Khural D. Munkhbat and Governor B. Zorigtbayar wished success to the teams and athletes participating in the festival and presented them with clothing and gear. Held under the slogan “Let’s Compete Fairly for Our Dreams,” this event will see 297 athletes and 57 coaches and teachers from the province testing their speed, strength, and agility in 30 sports, including freestyle wrestling, judo, archery, shooting, badminton, volleyball, basketball, gymnastics, checkers, table tennis, chess, 3x3 basketball, sambo, swimming, and taekwondo. In Orkhon province and Erdenet city, 196 youth athletes regularly train in 16 sports. To further their achievements and provide necessary equipment, the local budget allocates funding for them every year. For instance, in 2025, 77.2 million tugriks have been allocated for the expenses of youth team athletes, and 167.5 million tugriks have been allocated for the total expenses of athletes participating in this 8th major festival. To mention some achievements of Orkhon province athletes in the Mongolian Children's Summer Sports Festival: - In the 5th festival held in 2015, 200 athletes competed in 20 sports and took 2nd place out of 21 provinces. - In the 6th festival in 2019, 243 athletes competed in 18 sports and also secured 2nd place out of 21 provinces. - In the 7th festival in 2023, 217 athletes competed in 20 sports and once again finished in 2nd place out of 21 provinces.

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Four Mongolian Marathon Runners to Compete at the World Championships

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

The World Athletics Championships, often referred to as the queen of sports, is traditionally held every two years. The 20th edition of this event will take place in Tokyo, Japan, from September 13 to 21, 2025. The World Athletics Association has announced the list of athletes who will compete and has released the rankings. From the Mongolian national athletics team, four athletes, under the guidance of coaches B. Dorjpalam and O. Oyuntuya, will head to Tokyo. Among the women, International Sport Master G. Khishigsaikhan is ranked 37th (138th place, 1199 points) and B. Munkhzayaa 39th (155th place, 1192 points). Among the men, Honored Athlete B. Ser-Od is ranked 66th (396th place, 1139 points) and International Sport Master Ts. Byambajav is in 82nd place (522nd, 1115 points). They will compete alongside the best athletes from around the world. Additionally, A. Shuggumarran, General Secretary of the Asian Athletics Association, along with registration and information specialist J.K. Valson, organized a virtual meeting with the general secretaries of member associations. During this meeting, they discussed the establishment of international standards for Asian athletics competitions starting from 2027, changes to the registration system from this year, important points to note related to these changes, common errors during registration, and clarified several key points. These include: the registration system (ensuring season, personal best, and personal data match), how the registration system aligns with world rankings, and that data for open events must be retained for 12 months and for 10,000 meters and marathon events for 18 months. If an athlete is not registered, participation in any competition is not possible. Even if registered, if the athlete does not participate or withdraws without providing information, the relevant fee must still be paid and participation in that year's competition will be restricted. If athletes have equal points based on performance in Asian and World Athletics events, the total points collected will be used to determine ranking. For open events surpassing the qualifying standard, travel and accommodation costs for the top 40 athletes will be covered; if not among the top 40, half the costs will be covered. If the qualifying standard is not met, only five athletes and one official from each country can participate at their own expense, and all other costs will not be covered by organizers. From 2027 onwards, every individual participating in athletics and competitions must be registered in the system.

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Mongolian Team Wins First Place at Asian Inmates Chess Championship

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: isee.mn

The online chess championship among Asian inmates, organized within the framework of the "Chess for Freedom Program" by the World Chess Federation, concluded successfully. In this competition, 23 teams from 17 Asian countries competed, and the team of inmates from Mongolian correctional facility number 415 achieved outstanding results by winning first place. Additionally, the team from correctional facility number 409 took 8th place. This competition aims to develop the intellectual abilities and socialization of inmates and is planned to be held annually from now on.

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G. Mandakhnaran and Ts. Oyunbold to Coach Junior and Youth Teams

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

After the national wrestling championships for athletes under 15, 17, and 20 years old, the decision was made to form national junior and youth teams to focus on training the next generation and improving their preparation. These teams will be coached by State Honored Athlete G. Mandakhnaran and International Master of Sports Ts. Oyunbold. Interestingly, B. Bum-Erdene, a bronze medalist at the under-15 national championships from the "Tsast Taiga" wrestling club, recently competed in the state freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling championships held in Washington, USA. Competing in the 62kg weight class, he won five rounds in each style and became the champion after defeating all his opponents. At the same time, in the neighboring country, the 15th National Sports Festival's freestyle wrestling event was held. In this competition, Ts. Chandagantsagaan from Shiliin Gol, Inner Mongolia, became the champion in the 76kg weight class.

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Arts

The 'Gegeen Muza-18' International Theater Festival is Announcing its Bests

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: montsame.mn

The 'Gegeen Muza' Academy, in cooperation with the Mongolian center of the International Theater Institute and under the patronage of the Ulaanbaatar City Administration, is announcing the winners of the 'Gegeen Muza-18' International Theater Festival. In this year's festival, more than 90 works from both domestic and foreign theaters were reviewed in the initial selection committee phase, out of which 23 works were shortlisted to compete in 21 nominations across 4 categories. Artists and guest judges from Mongolia, Uganda, Denmark, Slovenia, Hong Kong, Japan, Romania, Greece, UAE, and Tunisia participated. The festival selects the best works in the categories of 'Main Play' (drama and children's plays) and 'Short Play' (two-person and one-person plays). In the children's play category, the Pro Theater presented 'The Nutcracker', Dornod Province Musical Drama Theater performed 'My Friend the Beast', and Bayankhongor Province Children's Temujin Theater performed 'The Only Piglet'. Among them, B. Ankhbaatar won 'Best Director' for 'The Nutcracker', B. Bilguun won 'Best Stage Designer' for 'The Nutcracker', M. Tögöldör won 'Best Leading Actor' for his role as Drosselmeyer in 'The Nutcracker', T. Khaliunsor was awarded 'Best Leading Actress' for her role as Zeerenkhuu in 'My Friend the Beast', and E. Batmunkh won 'Best Supporting Actor' for his role as the Father Wolf in 'My Friend the Beast'. In the one-person play category, the following works competed: 'Brown of the Taiga' from the National Academic Drama Theater, 'The Lives of the Walls' from the Theatre Lab, 'Candle' from ALMASEELAH THEATRICAL, UAE, 'The Legend of Dörgene Khatun' by UADT actress G. Otgontsetseg, 'The Melt of the Queen's Throne' from Erdenet's Children and Youth Theater, 'Not I' from Theatre Tony Bulandra, Romania, and 'Thirst' from Chaine Theater, Tunisia. The winners in this category were: Caramida Tanase Andreea for 'Best Director' for 'Not I', D. Uriankhai for 'Best Playwright' for 'The Lives of the Walls', Caramida Tanase Andreea for 'Best Stage Designer' for 'Not I', B. Boldkhuu for 'Best Actor' for his role as the Wall in 'The Lives of the Walls', and Khemiri Chaima for 'Best Actress' for her role in 'Thirst'. Upon receiving the 'Best Playwright' award, poet, prose writer, and literature PhD D. Uriankhai said: "When you enter a theater building, everything is wonderful. As artists, we are grateful to live in an environment—especially in Mongolia—where we can freely express our opinions about the world, society, and human life. I am a socialist. If I had written this play during the socialist era that I defend, it would not have reached the public. It could have landed me in prison for calling for revolution and rebellion, criticizing humanity, presenting people as worms and insulting them, and criticizing the media. Now here I am on stage receiving an award. I am grateful to live in such a wonderful society." Whereas previously the 'Gegeen Muza-18' festival was organized with five categories in the main and short play sections, this year the organizers added the 'Puppet Play' category at the request of puppet show artists, making it a distinctive feature by selecting the best puppet work as well. Guest judges for the festival were Jessica Kaawa, president of the International Theater Institute and citizen of Uganda; Janice Poon, teacher at a Hong Kong theater arts school and playwright; Atsushi Kakumoto, founder, director and researcher at D’UOMA ex machina Theatre in Tokyo, Japan; Danny Dennis, founder of the Danish "Winter Movement Academy", movement director and trainer; and Tatyana Azman, ITI member, playwright, and theater researcher. The ceremony to announce the best works is ongoing.

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DORNOD: The Monument to the Thousand-Year-Old “Zayan Navaa” Song

Published: 2025-05-24 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Among the people, the song “Zayan Navaa,” which has been sung for a thousand years, has a monument in the territory of Bayandun soum, Dornod province. It is believed that the song “Zayan Navaa” was composed in the 8th century. At that time, when the Turks were flourishing and powerful in Central Asia, Mongol and Uighur tribes were engaged in struggles and warfare with them. Eventually, the Mongol and Uighur tribes were defeated by the Turks and suffered great losses. In order to preserve their lineage from being wiped out by the Turks, a small number of people from the Nukuz and Khian tribes fled northwards and settled in a place called Ergene Khun. Among these Mongolic tribes were the ancestors of the Buryats, and their original homeland was known as Zayan Navaa, a mountainous and beautiful region with the Bada Yogo river. Hence, when the Buryats reached Ergene Khun, they missed their beautiful homeland and sang about it, creating the song “Zayan Navaa.” The ancient six-line verse of this song, composed over 1,200 years ago, is as follows: "Zayan zayan zayalai
Zayan Navaa, my horse
Nayan nayan navalai
Nayan Navaa, my horse
Baidan baidan baidalaa
Bada Yogo, my horse" Over the years, many more verses have been added, and it has been sung in various versions. This richly storied and legendary “Zayan Navaa” song was honored with a monument erected in a place called Aduun Chuluun, in the territory of Bayandun soum.

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