Mongolia News Summary for April 20, 2025
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Today's Stories
Politics
- A Request Will Be Made to the Minister of Justice to Suspend Kh.Battulga's Powers and Conduct an Investigation
- Latvia States That It Is Impossible to Transfer 100% of the 1.7 Billion MNT Bribe Linked to 'Erdenet Factory's G. Amarbat
Economy
- REPORT: 16,000 tons of cashmere collected from herders are being washed, combed, and exported by national factories
- Featured Interviews: The Government Itself Is Deliberately Devaluing the Tugrik
- The Pharmaceutical Factory Land Will Be Sold Via Open Auction
- Industrial Sector Revenue Rises by 17 Percent
- Expansion of Employment Service Centers
Diplomacy
Infrastructure
- United Airlines to Begin Flights to Ulaanbaatar Next Month
- Zaisan Bridge to Open in June, Urguu Tsagaan in July
- Road Potholes in Summer Resort Areas to be Fully Repaired Before Summer
Society
- KHOVD: Project to Strengthen Civil Society Cooperation to Be Implemented
- Preliminary Hearing for the Dunjingarav Accident Case to Be Held Next Tuesday
- "Son of God" B. Bayarbaatar fined 100,000 tugriks for his online video
- Police Begin Investigation After Drunk Driver Injures Pregnant Woman in Accident
- Today is the Day of the Horse
Environment
- UMNUGOVI: This year, 'Oyu Tolgoi' LLC will reforest 40 hectares with saxaul trees
- A Memorandum of Cooperation Signed with the UK's Wild Camel Protection Foundation
- Residents' Movement Restricted in Russia's Zabaykalsky Krai Due to Forest Fires
- Today, Rain and Wet Snow Expected in Eastern Parts of Western Provinces and Northern Parts of Central Provinces
Health
- Improving the Quality of Early Tuberculosis Detection
- Mongolian Doctors Successfully Perform Liver Transplant from a Living Donor on a One-Year-Old Child
- L.Gankhuyag: This year, we will perform 10 cancer surgeries locally
Sports
- Registration for the First 'Nuudel-999' Chess Tournament Has Started
- “Deren” Club to Participate in International Tournament
- State Lion E. Oyuntbold Loses to Provincial Initiate B. Sunduijav
- UMNUGOVI: Futsal Football Tournament Being Held in Three Age Categories
- PHOTO: "Bishrelt Metall" Team to Compete for the National Basketball League Championship
- Ts.Anandbazar Nominated for President of the Football Federation
- National Champion E. Oyumbaatar to Compete in Today's Wrestling Tournament
- SELENGA: Cyclists from the "Duguitei Selenga" club qualify for the 8th National Children's Sports Festival
Arts
- Tuv: 1.1 Billion MNT Invested in the Culture Sector Last Year
- KHOVD: More than 200 people have visited the "In the Depths of Silence" art exhibition
Politics
A Request Will Be Made to the Minister of Justice to Suspend Kh.Battulga's Powers and Conduct an Investigation
Published: 2025-04-19 | Translated from: news.mn
The "Mongol Yalna – People's Movement" has demanded that Member of Parliament Kh.Battulga be investigated by the legal authorities over the sale of the Tögrog Lake deposit to a foreign company for 250 million USD, and that the deposit be returned to the state, in other words, to the people. The movement has stated that the Minister of Justice and Internal Affairs should pay special attention to this issue, and declared that they will continue their protest and opposition until MP Kh.Battulga resigns from his parliamentary powers. O.Otgon, the coordinator of the "Mongol Yalna – People's Movement", said that they will submit a petition to Minister of Justice and Internal Affairs O.Altangerel, urging him to pay particular attention to this matter and to take a leading role in returning the people’s assets to the state. Next week, they will make similar demands to other related individuals. They will also officially demand that MP Kh.Battulga give up his parliamentary powers and, as he claims, face investigation to prove his guilt or innocence; and afterwards, either accept responsibility or have his powers reinstated as appropriate. Since Kh.Battulga is avoiding them and locking the doors of his properties, they will persistently demand and urge for an investigation until the government listens. He also questioned why, even though one minister has revealed information about a deposit with three billion in reserves, Minister O.Altangerel has not formed a team to investigate this person. They intend to approach Minister O.Altangerel until he responds, and will also submit a demand to the Anti-Corruption Agency. This issue should not be forgotten. They expressed that they will continue to demand an investigation outside the Anti-Corruption Agency and the Ministry of Justice and Internal Affairs until the case is properly addressed.
Latvia States That It Is Impossible to Transfer 100% of the 1.7 Billion MNT Bribe Linked to 'Erdenet Factory's G. Amarbat
Published: 2025-04-19 | Translated from: isee.mn
G. Amarbat, who served as the Head of the Trade Department at 'Erdenet Factory', was found by the Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA) to have received bribes from companies that had contracts to purchase copper concentrate from 'Erdenet Factory' while he was in office. These funds were deposited in a commercial bank in the Republic of Latvia. Specifically, during his tenure as Head of Trade Department between 2010 and 2013, G. Amarbat changed the copper concentrate shipping lists for “Trafigura Beheer Amsterdam” and “Taurus Metals”—both companies working with 'Erdenet Factory'—in exchange for bribes. These bribes were paid to a bank account at Ritumu Bank in Latvia, belonging to Garland Marketing LTD, a company registered by Amarbat in the British Virgin Islands. The bribes were transferred from business entities sharing common interests with the aforementioned companies. To conceal the illegal origin of these bribe funds, on May 26, 2014, G. Amarbat opened a current account at Ritumu Bank in Latvia, converting $671,440 into €540,307.98 (about 1,603,644,890.79 tugriks) and changing its form and amount. By September 19, 2022, the account still held €570,307.98—about 1.7 billion tugriks—indicating ongoing money laundering as established by the investigation. The ACA therefore began efforts to recover these funds. However, sources report that the Republic of Latvia has expressed that it is not possible to transfer "100 percent of these funds to the Mongolian side." Reportedly, transferring €570,307.98 or about 1.7 billion tugriks from Ritumu Bank to Mongolia would violate Latvian law. Thus, Latvia is stating their position to review the matter in their own courts and decide based on those proceedings. Despite this, a working group led by ACA Deputy Chief G. Azjargal is continuing efforts to repatriate the 1.7 billion tugriks held at Latvia’s Ritumu Bank. As background, a court hearing for this case was held on March 22, 2023, at the primary criminal court of Khan-Uul District. G. Amarbat was found guilty of laundering foreign currency equivalent to more than 1.7 billion tugriks, sentenced to have his right to be appointed to a public office revoked for five years, imprisoned for two years for the bribery charge, and had his right to travel restricted for one year for money laundering. However, the appellate court later annulled the primary court's decision, and the case remains unresolved.
Economy
REPORT: 16,000 tons of cashmere collected from herders are being washed, combed, and exported by national factories
Published: 2025-04-19 | Translated from: isee.mn
As of 2024, there are about 22,000 goats counted nationwide, with an expected yield of 8,500-9,000 tons of cashmere in spring 2025. According to the Wool and Cashmere Association, herders have currently combed and delivered 1,600 tons of cashmere. Since 2004, our country has been washing and exporting about 50% of its total cashmere to China. However, starting from February 1, 2025, only combed cashmere will be allowed for export. On this topic, D. Altantsetseg, the executive director of the Wool and Cashmere Association, stated: “As a result of the government providing 230 billion MNT in concessional loans to the wool and cashmere sector, more than 50 factories capable of producing 13,000 tons of combed cashmere have been established in Mongolia. These factories provide jobs for about 4,400 people. The export income of the wool and cashmere sector has the potential to increase by 600-700 billion MNT. Furthermore, due to the ongoing tariff war between China and the USA, foreigners interested in investing in the Mongolian cashmere sector have also begun to show interest.”
Featured Interviews: The Government Itself Is Deliberately Devaluing the Tugrik
Published: 2025-04-19 | Translated from: news.mn
News Agency presents a roundup of last week's featured interviews. "THE DELAY IN THE STEEL PROJECT HARMS THE COUNTRY MORE THAN ‘QSC’"
Interview with E. Shijir, CEO of "QSC" LLC. —It has been three years since the Mongolian government expelled QSC LLC from the project. The Joint Government has announced its support for public-private partnerships. Has your company been able to reach an agreement with the Joint Government? —In 2014, we signed a 30-year agreement with the Government of Mongolia to implement the integrated mining and metallurgical complex project and began investment and construction. Unfortunately, no specific solution has been reached after we were removed from the project in the spring of 2022, bringing us to the third anniversary. Over the past three years, our company has patiently endured the political domination and power struggles, losing valuable time for real work due to a disputed decision not yet confirmed by the court. In a democratic society, disputes are resolved at the negotiating table or, failing that, by court decision. We have repeatedly requested meetings with relevant officials, ministers, and leaders, but no one received us. If there truly is an issue, the contract should be reviewed and legal measures taken. Seizing private property without a court decision is a serious violation of the Constitution. Click for more details. "EXCESSIVE BUDGET EXPANSION IS WEAKENING THE TUGRIK"
An interview with economist R. Davaadorj on current issues. —The USD exchange rate has exceeded 3,500. How will this affect Mongolia's economy? The law regarding the Central Bank states that the main goal of the Bank is to maintain the stability of the national currency-Tugrik, so it seems blame is being placed on the Bank. What is your position? —This is a clear example that the government's policies and actions are not effective. There is no justification to shift the blame to the Central Bank. The statistics show that the amount of foreign currency entering the market has decreased, while outflows have sharply increased. Let’s illustrate Mongolia's economic dependence on coal with just one number. Last year, export revenues were about 15 billion USD, 9 billion of which came from coal alone. Prices were quite favorable, with one ton of coal selling for over $100. Currently, the price has dropped to about $70, and in addition, demand has also weakened, so the “coal currency” is no longer entering. Last year at this time, 2.2 billion USD was earned from coal, but this year only 1.2 billion has been made. A whole billion USD is missing. This is just a statistical figure. In fact, with offtake agreements, no one knows how much more is being lost. This is the result of such an unstrategic government. In the first three months of 2025, Mongolia's total foreign trade turnover reached 5.6 billion USD. Of this, exports accounted for $3 billion, while imports reached $2.5 billion. Compared to the same period last year, total trade turnover decreased by $504.1 million (8.3%), exports fell by $637.5 million (17.5%), and imports increased by $133.4 million (5.5%). Click for more details. "THE GOVERNMENT ITSELF IS DELIBERATELY DEVALUING THE TUGRIK"
Interview with economist, lawyer, and Ph.D. B. Lkhagvajav on Mongolia's economic situation. —The government first seized the assets of big investors. Now it is targeting small and medium entrepreneurs. Democracy and the free market in Mongolia are narrowing by the day. Where is Mongolia headed? —What we have seen in the last few days is the spreading of various entertainment distractions to society since February, drawing all the media’s attention and diverting from the major macroeconomic changes happening behind the scenes. The government has no policies or decisions to offer, so they keep running from the real issues. If you look at what is happening in the main square, the entertainment shows are still ongoing. These are the temporary ploys of our performing Prime Minister. Today, cashmere prices have dropped. Coal prices are down. Gold cannot make up for coal. Moreover, the few successful businesses that remain are all pledged as collateral. Large or small, local or foreign, everyone is being intimidated by the state. Most businesses are linked to state-owned enterprises. Behind all this is an issue worth $36 billion. Investors and managers involved in such major projects are forced to beg and appease the government to avoid the collapse of their businesses. As a result, we have ended up with an irresponsible, dictatorial regime led by a circle of related individuals. Click for more details. "THERE IS NO STRONG IMPACT FROM TARIFFS IN MONGOLIA"
Economist J. Delgersaikhan in an interview. —Since the start of the year, there have been many uncertainties in the economic situation. Recently, the US dollar exchange rate has risen sharply. What are the reasons behind this rise? —Compared to the relatively positive period in 2024, numerous negative indicators have emerged. In short, we have entered a period of risk and uncertainty. The main factor is the direct link to the price of Mongolia's mineral exports, particularly coal. The budget balance showed a deficit in the first three months of this year. Inflation is higher than projections by relevant agencies. Therefore, the Central Bank decided to raise its policy rate to mitigate these risks. We must all agree on one point: problems are emerging in the economy. Since there are risks, we need to prepare and manage these risks to minimize damage. Click for more details. NEW NAME: FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE WORLD, HE PERFORMED FIVE AIR SOMERSAULTS WHILE BLINDFOLDED
News Agency highlights circus artist T. Nomuundemberel for its "New Name" section dedicated to youth. He was born in Dalanzadgad, Umnugobi province. He began circus school in seventh grade and has been a circus acrobat since 2013. In this time, his team has won one silver, one grand prix, and eight gold medals in international competitions. T. Nomonbaatar set a world record by performing five aerial somersaults blindfolded—a record that remains unbroken to this day. "I've endured harsh times for many years, but I work as hard as I can because I love circus arts," he shared in his interview. —The Mongolian circus used to be known only for contortion, but now leads in the world’s acrobatics rankings. What makes your team’s performances stand out? —Our group performances include a two-fold twist to the fourth deck, hand-to-hand, and six-fold somersaults. "Hand-to-hand" means a person stands on another's hands by their feet, then another person stands on their feet on top of that. Not only in Mongolian circus history but also in the world, no other team performs this type of skill. The two-fold twist to the fourth deck means four people stand in a stack, and the person at the top flips twice in the air and lands back. The six-fold somersault is six full turns in the air launched from the springboard. Our team has existed for 11 years, enduring countless hardships and successfully participating in many competitions since then. Click for more details.
The Pharmaceutical Factory Land Will Be Sold Via Open Auction
Published: 2025-04-19 | Translated from: news.mn
A pharmaceutical factory building, which had been under illegal occupation by others for many years despite being registered as municipal property, has been demolished and the land cleared. The 3,150 square meters vacated by the pharmaceutical factory will be offered at a public auction. Regarding this, D. Amgalan, head of the Ulaanbaatar City Governor’s Office, visited the site to provide information. The land auction will be held openly and transparently on May 21 for the public, located in Sukhbaatar District's 8th khoroo, just northwest of the 'Dashchoilin' Monastery, in the city center. D. Amgalan stated, “We have reclaimed the pharmaceutical factory building that had been illegally used by others. With 32 pieces of machinery working continuously for 24 hours, we demolished and cleared the area within 72 hours. The starting price for the auction of the 3,150 square meters of cleared land is set at 443 million 520 thousand MNT. Next Monday, the official auction announcement will be publicly released. Since the former pharmaceutical factory land, part of the Traditional Medicine Liver Research Clinical Center, is located in the city center, we expect it to attract a high price. Moving forward, to eradicate illegal land possession in Ulaanbaatar, we will allow the construction of apartments with services on the vacated lands.” D. Amgalan further emphasized that the practice of selling municipal property cheaply and unfairly to unknown individuals must stop. He announced that such auctions would be conducted transparently from now on. He also stressed that it is inappropriate for people to embezzle state and municipal properties for personal gain. Furthermore, the old pharmaceutical factory building was one of eight facilities under the jurisdiction of the Traditional Medicine Liver Research Clinical Center, which is municipal property. For many years, citizen J. Khatanbaatar had been illegally using the clinical center and its affiliated facilities for personal purposes. When the authorities went to demolish the pharmaceutical factory building—which had already been in use for 73 years and was deemed unfit for use—they found some households were living there without permission. Press and Public Relations Department, Governor’s Office of Ulaanbaatar
Industrial Sector Revenue Rises by 17 Percent
Published: 2025-04-19 | Translated from: unuudur.mn
According to preliminary results for the first quarter of this year, the industrial sector's output reached 7.9 trillion MNT, an increase of 17 percent or 1.1 trillion MNT compared to the same period last year, as reported by the National Statistics Office. The main contributors to this growth were mining and extraction industries, which saw an increase of 857.6 billion MNT, and electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning, which rose by 169.5 billion MNT. Additionally, total production in the mining and extraction sector increased by 18.6 percent year-on-year to reach 5.5 trillion MNT, influenced by a 27.2 percent rise in ore extraction and an 11.8 percent rise in the extraction of stone and brown coal. In the manufacturing sector, the physical output of major products such as water, beverages, liquid milk, and cigarettes grew by 6.4 to 54 percent in the first quarter of 2024. However, products like metal billets, combed cashmere, lime, briquetted fuel, pure alcohol, vodka, flour, and cement saw decreases ranging from 2.3 to 28.9 percent.
Expansion of Employment Service Centers
Published: 2025-04-19 | Translated from: montsame.mn
The "Job Center" integrated employment service centers will be expanded. Due to insufficient coordination between employment and education policies in our country's labor market, discrepancies have emerged between labor supply and demand, especially with significant gaps in professional skills and qualifications. According to last year's statistics, 53 percent of the observed workforce are employed in jobs that do not match their qualifications, resulting in an over 10 percent difference in income. The study also showed that only 15.7 percent of graduates from higher education, professional, and technical vocational institutions are working in their field of study and are satisfied with their jobs, while 28.6 percent are not working in their designated professions. Last year, the sector ministry established "Job Center" complexes in four locations within the capital. This year, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection reported that national efforts are underway to establish 30 more centers across the country.
Diplomacy
Former Member of Parliament Ts.Munkhtsetseg Appointed as Counselor at the Mongolian Embassy in Germany
Published: 2025-04-19 | Translated from: isee.mn
Former Member of Parliament Ts.Munkhtsetseg has been appointed as Counselor at the Embassy of Mongolia in Germany. Regarding this, she stated: "I have been appointed as Counselor at the Embassy of Mongolia in Germany and have started my duties. I am tasked with expanding and strengthening the strategic partnership relations between Mongolia and Germany, overseeing political, cultural, scientific, and sports relations and cooperation between the two countries. During my tenure as a Member of Parliament, I served as Deputy Head of the Mongolia-Germany group and as Head of the Mongolia-Europe Parliamentary group, initiating several projects in cooperation sectors between the two countries and with European states. I will continue these works with new initiatives and diligent efforts," she announced through her social media.
Infrastructure
United Airlines to Begin Flights to Ulaanbaatar Next Month
Published: 2025-04-19 | Translated from: unuudur.mn
United Airlines, one of the major U.S. airlines, announced last year that it plans to launch additional flights to eight new destinations starting in 2025, with Mongolia included among them. The Ministry of Transport has also stated that the governments of Mongolia and the United States are working together to develop air transport relations and to establish the conditions for direct flights. Now, the company has officially announced that it will begin regular flights to Ulaanbaatar via Tokyo starting from the 1st of next month. All preparations related to this have reportedly been completed. In this way, a new air route and opportunity will be available for travelers to Mongolia and for Mongolians, according to the Mongolian Tourism Association.
Zaisan Bridge to Open in June, Urguu Tsagaan in July
Published: 2025-04-19 | Translated from: news.mn
In January 2024, the building of the "Urguu Tsagaan" shopping and service center was demolished, and in September, work began to establish a park with an underground parking lot. The park is scheduled to open in July. On this topic, D. Purev-Ochir, senior engineer at Bod Properties LLC, stated: "The construction work for the Urguu Tsagaan project consists of two parts. The reinforced concrete framework and underground parking of the whole project are nearing completion. The first part will be commissioned by July. This includes a landscaped park with an automobile parking lot on top. The second part, a three-story service building including a basement (B1) adjacent to the park, will be commissioned by September." The landscaping of the Urguu Tsagaan Park will include bike and pedestrian paths, a fountain, reflecting pool, and an open-air theater. Architect S. Batzorig from Intellect Tower LLC, the project's design contractor, said: "The design was created to ensure citizens have a comfortable place to relax. Specifically, in addition to a green park, there will be public restrooms, shopping and service facilities, and an information center for tourists in the service building. In consideration of those who previously conducted business in the former Urguu Tsagaan building, rental spaces have been allocated for them. Because the project is being developed on the historical building site of renowned architect B. Dambinyam, we are placing great importance on this work." The Zaisan Bridge project is currently 80% complete. The traffic on Zaisan's old eastern bridge was closed and demolition began on January 10, 2025. The new bridge is scheduled to be opened on June 30. On this subject, B. Jargalduuren, a bridge inspection specialist at the City Road Development Agency, stated: "As part of the Zaisan Bridge expansion and renovation, work continues on the construction of a 225-meter reinforced concrete bridge. As of today, 80% of the intermediate supports have been installed, and the western, eastern, southern, and northern edge supports are complete. Yesterday, assembly of the bridge girders began, with five already in place. For this bridge, it is planned to install 18, 21, and 25-meter girders, all of which have been pre-cast and reinforced for 2024 by Ulaanbaatar BUK JSC." As part of the project to expand and modernize the old Zaisan Bridge into a 225-meter, four-lane reinforced concrete twin bridge, the western bridge was commissioned in September 2023. This included laying the foundation reinforcement, preparing girders, and installing piles up to 17 meters deep below ground. Today, the Zaisan Bridge expansion and modernization work continues at 80% completion.
Road Potholes in Summer Resort Areas to be Fully Repaired Before Summer
Published: 2025-04-19 | Translated from: news.mn
Residents have long criticized the city's roads, especially those leading to summer resort areas, for their frequent potholes and lack of repairs each year. However, this year the city administration has announced that all potholes in roads leading to summer resorts will be fully repaired before summer. Currently, repairs have begun on the potholes in the road to Shargamorit summer resort, located in the 19th subdistrict of Sukhbaatar district. Officials also stated that before traffic increases in summer resort areas, repairs on other roads will be carried out in stages. O.Enkhbaatar, head of the Maintenance and Repair Inspection Department at the Road Development Agency, said that maintenance work on the city's main and auxiliary roads is beginning with the Shargamorit summer resort road. In the first phase, damaged roads leading to the summer resorts will be repaired. Following this, it is planned to repair the roads in other resort zones such as Goodoi, Shadivlan, Yargait, and Ikh Tamir's valley before the traffic increases. As part of the modernization of main and auxiliary city roads, work has also begun on the road from the 25th pharmacy intersection to Amarsanaa intersection. This year, the major roads and streets with many years of use, such as Chinggis Avenue and Peace Avenue, will also be repaired and updated. Information about any road closures will be promptly communicated to residents.
Society
KHOVD: Project to Strengthen Civil Society Cooperation to Be Implemented
Published: 2025-04-19 | Translated from: montsame.mn
The Norwegian Aid Organization will implement a preparatory project to strengthen civil society cooperation in Khovd Province during 2025-2026. The project's steering committee recently held a meeting to discuss the upcoming work for implementation. The Norwegian Aid Organization has previously carried out several projects in Khovd Province, including the "Strengthening Primary Health Care Services" project from 2008 to 2017, the "Child Rights and Development" project from 2009 to 2018, and the "Development of Children with Disabilities" project from 2018 to 2024. A study will be conducted to evaluate the sustainability of the project's results, and directions for future projects will be developed. Furthermore, the preparatory project aims to help establish conditions for the long-term stable operation of associations of parents of children with disabilities and other non-governmental organizations, to organize capacity-building training, and to provide support in disseminating their experiences. According to the governor's office of Khovd province, within the framework of this preparatory project to strengthen civil society cooperation, 24 activities are planned to be organized this year under four main objectives.
Preliminary Hearing for the Dunjingarav Accident Case to Be Held Next Tuesday
Published: 2025-04-19 | Translated from: isee.mn
A little over a year ago, on January 24, 2024, a large truck transporting gas exploded on the road in front of the Dunjingarav shopping center, located in Bayanzurkh District, 26th khoroo, causing significant damage. As a result of the accident, three officers of the Emergency Situations Department, along with four citizens traveling by car or on foot, lost their lives, five people were seriously injured, one person suffered moderate injuries, and 35 sustained minor injuries. Additionally, 36 vehicles and three buildings were burned, and damages totaling approximately 5.4 billion MNT were recorded, affecting 228 individuals and the property of 15 enterprises and organizations. In connection with the incident, the CEO of Dashvaanjil LLC, N. Baatarjav, and the company's driver, Ch. Rentsendorj, have been indicted and investigated. In December of last year, prosecutors filed charges against them and referred the case to the court. The preliminary hearing for this case will be held next Tuesday, April 22, at the art hall of the "Suld" ensemble in the General Police Department. For reference, the aforementioned individuals have been charged under Article 10.6-2 (Negligently causing death), Article 11.3-2 (Negligently causing serious harm to health), and Article 11.5-1 (Negligently causing moderate harm to health) of the Criminal Code, which can result in imprisonment for up to five years. The case has been sent to court under these charges.
"Son of God" B. Bayarbaatar fined 100,000 tugriks for his online video
Published: 2025-04-19 | Translated from: isee.mn
B. Bayarbaatar, who does live broadcasts under the name “Son of God Bayarbaatar” on social media, was previously arrested on December 26 of last year for using inappropriate language and disrespecting the public while live streaming. Subsequently, a primary court sentenced B. Bayarbaatar to 30 days in detention. However, the Capital City Criminal Court cancelled the primary court’s decision and dismissed the violation case against him. Although public attention on this issue had faded, citizen B. Bayarbaatar has now been fined 100,000 tugriks in connection to the online video. He himself reported this on his social media.
Police Begin Investigation After Drunk Driver Injures Pregnant Woman in Accident
Published: 2025-04-19 | Translated from: isee.mn
Citizens and drivers continue to suffer harm to their lives, health, and property due to people driving under the influence. According to police statistics, 529 accidents involving drunk drivers were registered in the first three months of this year. For example, at 10:30 pm on April 15 of this year, the police received a report stating, “At the Geser Temple intersection, a drunk driver crashed and a pregnant woman was injured.” Following the report, an investigation was conducted: it was found that the driver M, operating a Toyota Corolla, was under the influence of alcohol when they collided with a Nissan Vanette vehicle, injuring a pregnant woman. This case is currently under investigation by the Traffic Police Department of Chingeltei District. The driver's level of intoxication was high, measuring 2.53 percent. Dear drivers, please act responsibly and conscientiously to avoid endangering your own and others' health, lives, and property.
Today is the Day of the Horse
Published: 2025-04-19 | Translated from: isee.mn
According to the Gregorian calendar, it is April 19, Saturday. Lunar calendar day 21, under the constellation Suulga, yellow horse day. The sun rises at 5:55 AM and sets at 7:47 PM. On this day, those born in the years of the tiger or dog are favored for any activities, while those born in the years of the pig or rat are warned to be cautious and take care of themselves. Today is auspicious for seeking harmony and cooperation, starting collective work, making agreements or contracts, holding celebrations or weddings, proposing marriage, giving or receiving dowry, acquiring precious gems, worshipping local deities, and retracting oaths. It is inauspicious for building camps, engaging in disputes, visiting places that may bring emotional unease, or helping children take their first steps. The best times of the day are the hours of the rat, ox, rabbit, horse, monkey, and rooster. Those traveling far are advised to set out southwest. Cutting hair or getting a haircut today is not favorable.
Environment
UMNUGOVI: This year, 'Oyu Tolgoi' LLC will reforest 40 hectares with saxaul trees
Published: 2025-04-19 | Translated from: montsame.mn
Within the framework of the national "One Billion Trees" movement, Umnugovi province has pledged to plant and grow 70 million trees by 2030. To actively implement the program, the number of trees to be planted has been allocated to each district: every household is expected to plant nine trees per year, small and medium businesses and budget organizations at least 90, and mining, transportation, blasting, exploration, and common mineral extracting enterprises and organizations have signed contracts planning to plant and grow 59 million trees over 9 years. For example, Oyu Tolgoi LLC, which operates in the mining sector in Khanbogd district, is tasked with planting 1 million trees in Manlai, 1 million in Bayan-Ovoo, and 1.5 million in Khanbogd, totaling 3.5 million trees. As part of this effort, Oyu Tolgoi LLC has drafted and received approval for a project to plant and grow 4 million trees across 3,205 hectares: 800 hectares in Manlai, 805 hectares in Bayan-Ovoo, and 1,600 hectares in Khanbogd—establishing saxaul forests based on the region’s natural saxaul forest reserves. According to the project plan, in 2025, 20 hectares each in Bayan-Ovoo and Khanbogd districts will be reforested with saxaul trees.
A Memorandum of Cooperation Signed with the UK's Wild Camel Protection Foundation
Published: 2025-04-19 | Translated from: unuudur.mn
The wild camel is a species that remains only in the desert regions of Mongolia and China, and is listed as a critically endangered species in the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The population in Mongolia has declined by 46% since 1985, and if this trend continues, it is projected that the population may decrease by up to 84% by 2033. Therefore, the "UK Wild Camel Protection Foundation" has been working since September 2003 to protect this rare species, establishing camel breeding and research centers in the buffer zones of the 'A' section of the Great Gobi Strictly Protected Area—specifically at Zakhyn Us and Tol Bulag. The "Mongolian Wild Camel Protection Foundation" has carried out this work. Today, the cooperation agreement was extended for another five years, with the Secretary of State for the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Ts. Urtnasan, and Catherine Reay, Executive Director and founder of the UK Wild Camel Protection Foundation, signing the agreement. Since 2003, the Government of Mongolia has collaborated with the UK Wild Camel Protection Foundation to implement the breeding of wild camels under ex-situ conditions, with the aim of creating a genetically pure (wild) population capable of surviving in nature. This cooperation aims to protect wild camels and the biodiversity of their habitats, reduce and adapt to the negative impacts of climate change, maintain stable population growth, protect and expand their distribution, collaborate on research, support the activities of wild camel breeding and research centers, and promote these activities internationally while ensuring coordinated partnership. Secretary of State Ts. Urtnasan stated, "Your efforts to protect wild camels set a positive initiative and example, contributing to efforts to combat climate change and desertification. Thank you for your contribution and leadership. I believe today's agreement will raise our collaboration to a new level."
Residents' Movement Restricted in Russia's Zabaykalsky Krai Due to Forest Fires
Published: 2025-04-19 | Translated from: ikon.mn
In order to stop the spread of forest fires, the authorities of Russia's Zabaykalsky Krai made the decision on Thursday to prohibit inter-city travel for citizens. Residents who need to leave their cities or towns must first obtain special permits from local authorities. However, such permits are not required to travel on federal or regional highways. To implement this decision, control checkpoints will be established in all cities, towns, and settlements. "The situation is very serious. Almost the entire region is burning. Every day, dozens of settlements are under threat," said Alexander Osipov, the governor of Zabaykalsky Krai, earlier this week. This decision aims to limit the occurrence of forest fires caused by human activity. Russia's Zabaykalsky Krai borders Mongolia. According to Russia's Minister of Emergency Situations, Alexander Kurenkov, since the beginning of this year, around 680 forest fires have been recorded across Russia, burning a total area of 178,000 hectares. As of Friday, over 80 percent of the active fires were burning solely in Zabaykalsky Krai. Last year, more than two million hectares in this region burned, making it the most devastating disaster in the past 15 years. The fires in 2025 are expected to surpass this figure. Over the past 30 years, the forested area in Zabaykalsky Krai has decreased by about 30 percent, largely due to fires, and according to Governor Osipov's remarks on local television, more than 70 percent of these fires were caused by human negligence. Source: The Moscow Times Warning: Media organizations (TV, Radio, Social media, and web pages) are prohibited from fully or partially using our information in any form unless agreed upon in advance and must mention the source (ikon.mn) if used.
Today, Rain and Wet Snow Expected in Eastern Parts of Western Provinces and Northern Parts of Central Provinces
Published: 2025-04-19 | Translated from: ikon.mn
Weather forecast for April 19, 2025, from 08:00 to 20:00: Precipitation: Most areas will be partly cloudy. Rain and wet snow are expected in the eastern parts of western provinces, the northern parts of central provinces, and the northwestern part of eastern provinces, with possible snowstorms. Other areas will not have significant precipitation. Wind: Winds in the western and central provinces will shift from the southwest to the north; in other regions, winds will remain from the southwest at 6-11 meters per second. In some places in the western and central provinces, wind gusts may briefly reach up to 18-20 meters per second, causing dust storms. Temperature: In the Uvs Lake basin, Darkhad Depression, mountainous areas of Mongol-Altai, the headwaters of Zavkhan River, and the valleys of Ider and Tes Rivers, temperatures will range from -2 to +3°C. In the mountainous areas of Khangai and Khuvsgul, and the valleys of Eg and Üür rivers, it will be +8 to +13°C. In the Gobi region, Orkhon-Selenge basin, Tuul, and Kherlen river valleys, it will be +17 to +22°C. In other areas, temperatures will be +12 to +17°C. IN THE VICINITY OF ULAANBAATAR:
It will be cloudy. Light rain is expected in the evening. Winds from the southwest at 6-11 meters per second, occasionally reaching 13-15 meters per second with dust storms possible. Temperatures will be +18 to +20°C. IN THE VICINITY OF BAGANUUR:
It will be cloudy. No precipitation expected. Winds from the southwest at 6-11 meters per second, sometimes reaching 14-16 meters per second with dust storms possible. Temperatures will be +18 to +20°C. IN THE VICINITY OF TERELJ:
It will be cloudy. No precipitation expected. Winds from the southwest at 5-10 meters per second, sometimes reaching 13-15 meters per second with dust storms possible. Temperatures will be +14 to +16°C. Attention for herders, residents, and drivers: The Meteorological and Environmental Monitoring Agency warns that on April 19, there will be strong winds and dust storms in the western and central provinces, and on April 20-21, in most areas. Warning: Media organizations (television, radio, social and web pages) are prohibited from fully or partially using our information in any form without prior agreement. Usage is only permitted with the source (ikon.mn) clearly cited.
Health
Improving the Quality of Early Tuberculosis Detection
Published: 2025-04-19 | Translated from: montsame.mn
District health centers will be strengthened to perform tuberculosis (TB) screening. Our country aims to increase TB detection and reach a 90% treatment success rate by 2028. Within this framework, the Ministry of Health, the National Center for Communicable Diseases, and the Global Fund are working together to strengthen the capacity of public health centers based on a national strategic plan focused on improving the quality of early detection. As a first step, early detection will be carried out in the Khan-Uul and Bayanzurkh districts, which have high population densities in the capital city. Mass TB screening will be conducted to determine the current epidemiological status and to build capacity at the district health institutions. The National Center for Communicable Diseases is providing financial and technical support.
Mongolian Doctors Successfully Perform Liver Transplant from a Living Donor on a One-Year-Old Child
Published: 2025-04-19 | Translated from: isee.mn
The liver transplant team for children at the National Center for Maternal and Child Health (NCMCH) and the joint liver transplant team at the National Center for Transplantation successfully performed Mongolia's 11th pediatric liver transplant, marking their fifth transplantation in a child. This operation is the first instance in Mongolia where a one-year-old child received a liver transplant from a living donor. The NCMCH reported that, moving forward, their doctors and specialists plan to introduce new technologies for liver transplantation in children younger than one year and those with low body weight, with the goals of decentralizing specialized treatment and reducing the need for medical treatment abroad.
L.Gankhuyag: This year, we will perform 10 cancer surgeries locally
Published: 2025-04-19 | Translated from: montsame.mn
Interview with Lkhagva Gankhuyag, consultant surgeon at the Surgical Department of the Provincial General Hospital. - For the first time, the surgeons at the Provincial General Hospital independently performed a liver cancer removal surgery locally. Could you provide more details about this? - The Government of Mongolia, particularly the Ministry of Health, is pursuing a policy of promoting regional development and decentralization in the health sector. Within this framework, the surgical department of the Provincial General Hospital is to become the cancer surgery center for the western region. The expansion of the Provincial General Hospital is under construction with funding from the Asian Development Bank since 2024. There, modern operating rooms and a fully equipped surgical unit will be established. Our province leads the nation in cases of liver, esophageal, and stomach cancer, so this decision was made accordingly. Along with establishing the cancer center, we are sequentially preparing our specialist staff, modernizing our equipment, and improving our accommodations. Some of our doctors have already finished their training and returned. For the first time, our provincial doctors independently provided liver surgery and cancer services as a team. Treating any disease relies heavily on teamwork. A single doctor or nurse does not perform these surgeries—it requires the comprehensive actions of a whole team from diagnosis onward. Our hospital now has many young doctors specialized in medical imaging, such as CT, echo, and radiology. For example, we have already trained three endoscopic doctors for diagnosing esophageal cancer. Next, tissue samples are taken for laboratory confirmation before proceeding to surgical treatment. After surgery, patients move to intensive care for post-operative treatment. The team led by the national consultant, Dr. Ts.Otgonbayar, at the Intensive Care and Anesthesiology Department performs the critical post-surgical work. Treating a patient requires the full participation of the whole team. - Was this type of surgery previously performed locally? - Our hospital works in collaboration with the National Cancer Center. Previously, teams led by Dr. Chinburen and Dr. Ganbaatar came to work with our staff on stomach and liver cancer surgeries as a form of in-service training. As a result of these efforts, we can now independently perform liver cancer surgeries locally. Next Monday, we have prepared a patient for our second surgery. This operation will be very complex, as the elderly patient has a cancer that has spread to their internal organs. For now, we plan to perform ovarian and liver tumor removals, and by the end of next week, a stomach surgery. Thus, we plan to carry out 10 cancer-removal surgeries locally this year. In the future, these surgeries will become fully established in our hospital. Cancer cannot be treated with surgery alone, so we will also establish post-surgical care, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy locally. - How is the patient doing after undergoing liver surgery? - This patient had suffered from diabetes for many years, had liver cirrhosis, and had a tumor in the left lobe of the liver; a great deal of time had passed before seeking treatment. However, the surgery was successful. The patient has now been transferred to the Intensive Care Unit for post-operative treatment, and their condition is improving. - Our province has a high cancer rate. What should be done to reduce it? - This year, the Provincial Citizens' Council has decided to implement an anti-cancer program. Accordingly, the leadership of the Health Department has made contracts with research teams. Research will be conducted to find out why Uvs province residents have such high cancer rates, what types of viruses are prevalent, whether hepatitis B and C infections are common, whether Delta is co-infecting, or if there are other malignant factors. Based on this research, further measures will be taken. Without such a comprehensive study, performing surgery on an already advanced case is less meaningful. Prevention, early diagnosis, and timely surgery are the keys to curing cancer. - What should citizens do to prevent cancer? - For stomach and esophageal cancers, it is important to detect Helicobacter pylori infection, followed by an endoscopic exam of the stomach. Especially people over 40 should have an endoscopy at least once a year. Our doctors are very skilled now. People should not fear endoscopy; it is more important to overcome minor fears for one's future health. Esophageal cancer is linked to our daily habits. The human body temperature is 37-38°C, but some people regularly consume food and tea at 100°C or very hot. In addition, excessive salt consumption is common. If this becomes a habit over many years, it increases the risk of developing esophageal cancer. Heredity is another factor. Thus, if people take care of their own health habits and get diagnosed early, even if they fall ill, the cancer can be detected at an early stage. Liver cancer is mainly caused by infections with hepatitis B, C, and Delta viruses, which are mostly transmitted through blood. Recently, there has been a surge in non-medical cosmetic procedures, such as eyebrow embroidery, eyelid lifting, and tattooing, which pose significant risks when performed outside proper medical conditions. There are also many private clinics performing such services, so monitoring and evaluation is necessary. Even for tooth extraction, infection prevention protocols must be carefully followed.
Sports
Registration for the First 'Nuudel-999' Chess Tournament Has Started
Published: 2025-04-19 | Translated from: news.mn
In order to develop and popularize the sport of chess, improve the skills of chess players, and to introduce the benefits of sports to children and youth, the inaugural 'Nuudel-999' chess tournament will be held on April 24 from 09:00 to 18:00 at the Sukhbaatar Square tent. Registration for the tournament will take place from April 18 to 21 until 15:00 at the Bayangol District Sports Committee office. The organizers of the 'Nuudel-999' tournament are the Capital City Governor's Office and the 'Tushee Bers' NGO. For more information about the tournament, please call 94115878. Categories for the open 'Nuudel-999' tournament: Youth chess players:
- Ages 7-8
- Ages 9-10
- Ages 11-12
- Ages 13-14
- Ages 15-16
Adults:
Category A – Elo rating above 2100
Category B – Elo rating between 1700-2099
Category C – Elo rating between 0-1699
Prizes: Category A:
1st place: Gold medal, diploma, 2,000,000 MNT
2nd place: Silver medal, diploma, 1,500,000 MNT
3rd place: Bronze medal, diploma, 1,000,000 MNT
4th place: Diploma, 500,000 MNT
5th place: Diploma, 500,000 MNT
Categories B and C:
1st place: Gold medal, diploma, 1,500,000 MNT
2nd place: Silver medal, diploma, 1,000,000 MNT
3rd place: Bronze medal, diploma, 800,000 MNT
4th place: Diploma, 400,000 MNT
5th place: Diploma, 400,000 MNT
6th-10th place: Diploma, 100,000 MNT per person
For each youth age group:
1st place: Gold medal, diploma, 300,000 MNT
2nd place: Silver medal, diploma, 200,000 MNT
3rd place: Bronze medal, diploma, 150,000 MNT
4th place: Diploma, 100,000 MNT
5th place: Diploma, 100,000 MNT
6th-10th place: Diploma, 50,000 MNT per person.
Press and Public Relations Department of the Capital City Governor's Office
“Deren” Club to Participate in International Tournament
Published: 2025-04-19 | Translated from: unuudur.mn
Within the framework of the "Go Mongolia" national brand initiative by the Government of Mongolia and the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, players from the “Deren” club's teams in the under-10 and under-13 age categories will train in Germany at the "Gert Engels" academy from the 10th to the 16th of this month. This academy is known for training athletes and coaches in many countries. Also, our athletes will participate in the "Ibercup-2025" international tournament to be held in Lisbon, Portugal from the 19th to the 22nd. This tournament is considered one of the most prestigious youth football competitions, featuring teams from Europe's and the world's top academies.
State Lion E. Oyuntbold Loses to Provincial Initiate B. Sunduijav
Published: 2025-04-19 | Translated from: isee.mn
We previously reported that State Lion E. Oyuntbold would be participating in the wrestling tournament taking place today. However, State Lion E. Oyuntbold was defeated in the second round. Specifically, in the second round, he was brought to his knees by Provincial Initiate B. Sunduijav, who hails from Bayankhairkhan soum of Zavkhan aimag.
UMNUGOVI: Futsal Football Tournament Being Held in Three Age Categories
Published: 2025-04-19 | Translated from: montsame.mn
The "DZ Dream Goal-2025" futsal football tournament, named after the State Honored Teacher of Mongolia and football sports master S. Adilbish, is being organized for the second year. The tournament is being jointly organized by the Dalanzadgad soum Governor's Office and the Physical Education and Sports Authority on April 19-20. It is structured across three age categories. Over 300 athletes from 28 teams are competing, showcasing their speed, strength, and agility.
PHOTO: "Bishrelt Metall" Team to Compete for the National Basketball League Championship
Published: 2025-04-19 | Translated from: ikon.mn
The photographs are used with special permission from the MPA agency. Yesterday, the seventh game of the Mongolian Basketball Association's National Top League semifinals between the "SGAps" and "Bishrelt Metall" teams took place at the "M Bank Arena." The "SGAps" team had won the first three games of the series, while "Bishrelt Metall" made a comeback by winning the next three games. In the decisive seventh match, "Bishrelt Metall" defeated their opponents by five points with a score of 67:61. With this victory, they will once again play against the "Khasyn Khuleguud" team for the 2024-2025 National Top League championship. Last year, they also played for the championship against the "Khasyn Khuleguud" but were unable to win. Now, they are set to compete for the league championship for the third consecutive year. In yesterday's match, the standout player was "Bishrelt Metall" team captain T. Uuganbayar, who scored 17 points and provided six assists. For the "SGAps" team, captain M. Ulzii-Orshikh led his team with 18 points. A regrettable incident occurred during this critical decisive match when two key players of the "SGAps" team left the game. Specifically, Chris Clyburn had to leave during the first half due to an injury, while B. Tuluy was unable to finish the match after committing two unsportsmanlike fouls. Warning: Media organizations (Television, Radio, Social, and Web pages) are prohibited from fully or partially reproducing or using our content in any form without permission. Content may only be used by agreement and with proper attribution to the source (ikon.mn).
Ts.Anandbazar Nominated for President of the Football Federation
Published: 2025-04-19 | Translated from: news.mn
The extraordinary congress of the Mongolian Football Federation will be held next week, on April 28. At this congress, a new President and several new members of the Board of Directors will be elected. In this regard, the list of candidates registered and approved by the election committee for the by-election of the President and Board Member of the Mongolian Football Federation was announced. For President: - Ts.Anandbazar (Arvis Football Club) - S.Jargal (Referees' Council) - B.Garydmagnaï (Unagana Football Club) - U.Altai (Kharaatsai) - N.Bolor-Erdene ("Khoromkhon" Football Club) have submitted their candidacy. For membership on the Football Federation's Board: - L.Enkhbaatar (Council of Master-level Athletes) - Ts.Munkh-Erdene (Shine Yarmag Football Club) - B.Purev-Ochir (Soyombyn Barsuud Football Club) - G.Anarkhuu (Khoromkhon Football Club) - D.Batnasaan (Erchim Football Club) - D.Turbat (Ulaanbaatar Football Club) - G.Tegshjargal (Referees' Council) have all been nominated.
National Champion E. Oyumbaatar to Compete in Today's Wrestling Tournament
Published: 2025-04-19 | Translated from: isee.mn
Today, at the Mongolian Wrestling Palace, starting at 11:00 AM on April 19, a tournament featuring 256 powerful wrestlers with national, provincial, military, and district titles will take place in honor of National Champion Maam Lkhagva. Among the wrestlers registered to compete are: - Grand Champion N. Batsuuri
- National Champion Khangai
- National Champion Orkhonbayar
- National Champion E. Oyumbaatar
- National Champion Ts. Byamba-Otgon
- National Champion R. Purevdavaa
- National Officer B. Batmunkh
- National Officer Dorj's Anar
- National Officer Bayarkhuu's Bat-Ulzii
- National Officer Munkhtur's Lkhagvagerel
- National Officer Tsedenzabazar's Odbayar
- National Officer Dorjkhand's Khuderbulga These renowned wrestlers have all registered to participate in the competition.
SELENGA: Cyclists from the "Duguitei Selenga" club qualify for the 8th National Children's Sports Festival
Published: 2025-04-19 | Translated from: montsame.mn
Over the past week, the Youth Mountain Bike Championship was held in Sukhbaatar, Selenga Province, featuring two categories: marathon (road cycling) and cross-country (mountain biking). Athletes from Selenga Province's "Duguitei Selenga" club participated successfully and won the Best Team award. Out of the 15 athletes from the club who took part in the event, four cyclists earned the right to participate in the 8th National Children's Sports Festival. Specifically, in the boys' 15-16 age group, E. Khash-Erdene from Sukhbaatar Soum's Secondary School No. 2, and in the girls' group, B. Azzaya from Sukhbaatar Soum's Secondary School No. 1, have qualified. In the boys' 13-14 age group, E. Erdene-Khuslen from the same school, and in the girls' group, B. Lkhagvagerel, have also qualified. Furthermore, E. Khash-Erdene won two gold medals, B. Bat-Irmüün earned two silver medals, B. Tögstsogt got two bronze medals, E. Erdene-Khuslen won gold and silver, M. Bayarzul took gold and silver, M. Mönkhbayar earned silver and bronze, M. Bayartsengel received a bronze medal, and among the girls, B. Azzaya and B. Lkhagvagerel both won two gold medals each, while D. Dolgorjav secured two silver medals. This confirms their position as the best for the third consecutive year.
Arts
Tuv: 1.1 Billion MNT Invested in the Culture Sector Last Year
Published: 2025-04-19 | Translated from: montsame.mn
The professional and methodological training and consultation event titled "Culture Center – Enlightenment Center - 2025" is currently underway. Over 110 people, including heads of cultural centers from 27 soums, music and dance teachers, and librarians, are participating in this training and consultation. This is the third year the training has been organized, aiming to improve the knowledge and professional skills of workers to enhance the activities of soum cultural centers. During the consultation, reports on activities conducted in 2024, policies and objectives set for 2025, issues of attention in the social sector this year, and topics concerning local cooperation were presented and discussed. Additionally, lecturer M. Myagmar from AFA Academy delivered a personal development lecture titled "Who am I?", and specialist Ts. Boldmaa from the Department of Culture, Arts, Tourism, and Youth gave a presentation on "Ensuring the accuracy and reliability of sectoral statistical data and its use." Last year, the province’s cultural sector received an investment of 1.1 billion MNT from the state budget. For example, significant events such as the 400th anniversary of the Duut Rock Inscription, the ballet "Uran Khas", the "Nomad" 2024 World Culture Festival, the "My Homeland-2024" poetry contest, the "Creative Culture Month-2024" campaign, and the ballet "The Nutcracker" were organized.
KHOVD: More than 200 people have visited the "In the Depths of Silence" art exhibition
Published: 2025-04-19 | Translated from: montsame.mn
Jargalant – B. Mungunzaya, a 12th grader at School #1 in Bulgan soum, Khovd province, presented her art exhibition. She named her first solo exhibition "In the Depths of Silence" and showcased about 70 works of art. B. Mungunzaya's works reflect her inner world, feelings, and unique expressions of her connection with nature, aiming to inspire children and youth. Over 200 citizens, children, and young people have viewed her exhibition. Bulgan soum is one of the remote districts in the western region, located over 380 km from the center of Khovd province. There are many creative children in rural areas who develop their talents and skills alongside their studies, and B. Mungunzaya is one of them. As a graduating student, she came to the provincial center to take her native language exam; during this time, she displayed her best works on the first floor of the Children's Palace for the public to enjoy. B. Mungunzaya shared: "I've loved drawing since I was young. When I started high school, I decided to connect my future goals and aspirations with art, and I've been drawing more intensively. I feel a great sense of calm when I draw. When I'm frustrated or emotionally unstable, drawing makes me feel better. It takes a lot of time to create a piece—sometimes I sit for 5-6 hours on a single drawing. Maybe there is no such thing as a person who can't draw; if you keep trying, you'll improve step by step. I wasn't good from the start either—I kept trying and am still learning. So, I encourage children and young people: keep doing what you enjoy, keep trying." The Khovd Province Child and Family Development and Protection Agency presented B. Mungunzaya with the "Best Child" medal.
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