Event program for the 80th anniversary of the Victory of Khalkhin Gol Battle
Khalkh Gol-80
In June
1. A quiz competition and Russian language Olympiad among
students of general education schools.
2. A round trip, meeting and events of Mongolian and Russian
warriors and young people under a theme ‘On the Pathway of a Heroic
Friendship’.
3. A round table discussion and meeting themed ‘Historic Significance
of the Victory’ of scientists and researchers.
4. Restoration of the monuments of Soviet warriors in
Ulaanbaatar as well as the combatant headquarters of Marshal Georgy Zhukov in
the Khalkhgol basin, Dornod and
Khentii aimags and monuments of Mongolian and Soviet warriors in rural areas.
5. Singing and poetry contests under themes about military
and homeland.
In July
1. To award Khalkhin Gol veterans with the highest state
prize. The Ministry of Defense of Mongolia, Mongolian Association for Elderly
People, and the governors of the capital city and aimags are to co-organize the
event.
In August
1. To organize a visit of President of the Russian
Federation Vladimir Putin to Mongolia and his participation in an event
dedicated to the victory. This will be the Russian President’s fourth visit to
Mongolia if he accepts the invitation.
2. The victory of the Khalkhin Gol Battle is a celebration
of both countries. Thus, a Mongolian delegation will attend the event dedicated
to the 80th anniversary to be held in Moscow.
3. The 80th anniversary celebration will also take place in
the Siberian Military District. Welcoming the celebration, an exhibition of renowned painters was
held in Irkutsk, Russia last month.
4. There are
many veterans who have made great contributions to the national liberation war.
We should never forget anyone who has created history as we often remember
everything about the history. Therefore, we will invite veterans from rural
areas.
5. An anniversary meeting and honorary concert will take place.
Large-scale events
Films and play about
Mongolian and Russian warriors
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Victory of
Khalkhin Gol Battle. The anniversary celebration committee devised a plan of
action at its meeting. The plan features the creation of feature, historical,
and documentary films and a play about Mongolian and Russian warriors for the
public.
Russia's ‘Lenfilm’ studio has started making a historical
film about Khalkhin Gol Battle in Mongolia. The film will be a joint creation
of Mongolian, Russian, and Chinese artists.
Moreover, the A. V. Alexandrov Academic Song and Dance Ensemble will
perform a concert in Ulaanbaatar.
Air show
Many amazing events including firework displays and military
performance are planned. The air show is the most remarkable one. During an
annual conference of the Ministry of Defense of Russia, Russian Defense
Minister Sergey Shoygu reaffirmed
that the Swifts aerobatic demonstrator team will participate in the anniversary
event.
Tribute
In July, the President will receive veterans that made great
contributions to the national liberation war and will award them with the
highest state prize. The Ministry of Defense of Mongolia, Mongolian Association
for Elderly People, and aimag and capital city governors are in charge of this
work. The restoration of combatant headquarters of Marshal Georgy Zhukov in the
Khalkhin Gol basin, Dornod and
Khentii aimags and monuments of Mongolian and Soviet warriors in rural areas
and construction of memorials to warriors whose names are unknown are being
carried out intensively.
Round trip and
meeting
Between June and August, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary, a meeting and a round trip themed ‘On the Pathway of a Heroic Friendship’ will be organized. Mongolian and Russian young people will take part in the trip. They will visit historical attractions including the Mongolian Military Museum. The fight of the warriors of the two countries for the sovereignty of Mongolia 80 years back has now become a bridge between Mongolian and Russian youths, opening up new opportunities for further cooperation.