Wreath Laid at ‘War Horses’ Monument in Moscow

Politics
n.urin@montsame.gov.mn
2026-02-12 12:49:34

Ulaanbaatar, February 12, 2026 /MONTSAME/. Mongolia’s delegation, led by Speaker of the State Great Khural Uchral Nyam-Osor, who is visiting the Russian Federation, laid a wreath at the “War Horses” monument in Victory Park, Moscow, a gift from the people of Mongolia to the people of Russia, on February 11, 2026.

 

A delegation of Mongolian cadets studying at defense, emergency management, border guard, and police academies in Russia took part in the ceremonial event.

 

This monument symbolizes the sincere support of the Mongolian people during the difficult years of the Great Patriotic War, when they sent warm clothing, food supplies, and horses to the Soviet people and the Red Army, and donated the “Revolutionary Mongolia” tank column and the “People of Mongolia” aviation squadron, both funded by the Mongolian people.

 

The foundation stone of the monument was laid on November 3, 2016, on the eve of the 95th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the Russian Federation, at the initiative of citizen Ganbayar G. The monument was installed on May 5, 2017, ahead of Victory Day, in Victory Park, in accordance with the design by sculptor A. Ochirbold and architects A.K. Tikhonov and V.V. Perfiliev.